Fuel Drain in Sighthill
A fuel drain in Sighthill is a job we do every week. Keep the key out of the ignition, call us, and we'll be with you in around 30–60 minutes to sort it on the spot.
Whether you're in the centre of Sighthill or out towards Haymarket Station and Lasswade, we'll come to you — and with the Edinburgh road network nearby, we're rarely far away.
Coverage at a glance — Sighthill
| Service area | Sighthill, Midlothian |
|---|---|
| Postcode | EH11 |
| County | Stenhouse and Sighthill" |
| Distance | About 9.5 miles from Edinburgh centre |
| Nearest routes | the Edinburgh road network |
| Typical response | 30–60 minutes |
| Time on site | 45–90 minutes |
| Price from | £89 |
| Availability | 24/7, 365 days a year |
| How to book | Call 0800 170 0644 |
Prices & response times reviewed October 2026.
Sighthill lies about 9.5 miles from Edinburgh centre, in Stenhouse and Sighthill". We reach it alongside neighbouring Gorgie, Haymarket Station, Corstorphine and Haymarket.
How a fuel drain works in Sighthill
- Call 0800 170 0644 and describe the vehicle and what went in.
- We quote the full price up front and head to you in Sighthill.
- We drain the wrong fuel and flush the system on-site.
- We add clean fuel, test-start, and you're on your way — usually within 45–90 minutes.
Typical prices
| Situation | From | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Car, engine not started | £89 | 45–90 minutes |
| Engine started / fuel circulated | £149 | 1–2 hours |
| Van or large tank | £169 | 1–2 hours |
| Driven / motorway / out-of-hours | Quoted on call | On-site assessment |
Every job is fully quoted by phone before we're dispatched — the price depends on your vehicle, tank size and whether the engine was run.
What we drain
- Petrol in a diesel engine (the most common — and most damaging — misfuel)
- Diesel in a petrol engine
- AdBlue accidentally put in the diesel tank
- Unleaded in a diesel
- Red or agricultural diesel in a road vehicle
- Contaminated fuel — water, dirt or mixed fuel
Other services in Sighthill
in SighthillDiesel in Petrol
in SighthillUnleaded in Diesel
in SighthillAdBlue in Diesel Tank
in SighthillRed Diesel in a Road Vehicle
in SighthillContaminated Fuel Removal
in SighthillMobile Fuel Drain
in SighthillWrong Fuel Rescue
in Sighthill
Wrong fuel in Sighthill, whatever you drive
We drain cars, vans and commercials on-site. A few we help often:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Sighthill: Haymarket Station, Lasswade, Marchmont, Murrayfield.
Sighthill is one of hundreds of towns we cover across Scotland. Our vans work Midlothian and beyond, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wrong-fuel guides
Fuel Drain in Sighthill — FAQs
Do you cover Sighthill?
Yes — we cover Sighthill and nearby Haymarket Station, Lasswade, Marchmont, Murrayfield around Edinburgh, reaching you via the Edinburgh road network.
What should I do right now?
Don't start the engine. If you're on a forecourt, put the car in neutral and push it clear of the pump, then call 0800 170 0644.
How much will it cost?
Call-outs start from £89. We quote the full price on the phone before we set off, based on your vehicle and situation.
How quickly can you get to me?
Typically around 30–60 minutes, depending on where you are and traffic. We run 24/7, 365 days a year.
Will my car be OK afterwards?
In most cases where the engine wasn't run, yes — we drain and flush and you drive away. We'll tell you honestly if we think it needs a garage check.
Does my insurance cover this?
Misfuelling is often excluded from standard cover, though some policies and breakdown add-ons include it. Keep our paperwork in case you claim.