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Having recently put unleaded into a diesel car, (luckily not started it) I am interested to know if you can get any "retro fit" devices to prevent this happening again? Is there something that can be fitted to any make and model and even vans?
Asked on 23 June 2011 by GN, Wylde Green
Answered by
Honest John
Misfuelling prevention devices: Prevents petrol filler nozzles being inserted into diesel cars. First three £30, inc.; 4th £36.75 inc; 5th dieselkeydirect (which has Thatcham approval) £58.75. www.caparorightfuel.com; www.sol-ace.co.uk; www.fuelsure.com; www.nouscap.com; www.dieselkeydirect.com . (Alternatively, Fuelsure at £29.95 from Halfords and from RAC patrolmen.)
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