Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a very common mistake to make. And what you need to do about it depends on various factors. In the event that you want to find out what you need to do to fix it then read on.
Listed below are the most important variables to think about whenever deciding whether or not to have the car drained:
Stay away from having any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Audi experts and have got the accreditation and practical experience needed to ensure you are back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Audi A5?
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We are able to come to you to undertake the fuel removal & cleanse right there on scene
Once we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having national coverage, for Audi motorists particularly. We typically attend:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Audi vehicles. Whether or not it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The system of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially exactly the same for a large number of motor vehicles. Obviously it may differ a bit as every manufacturer has their own different fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally observes the following principles:
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When someone has put Diesel in a Petrol car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you
Turn off the car as soon as possible and call us. Continuing to run a vehicle on the wrong fuel can potentially damage it. We will be able to give you advice and assistance based on your circumstances
It can. However, if the problem is caught and remedied quickly the risks will be minimal. Of the 1,500 vehicles we attend every month, less than 0.5% have suffered and substantial damage requiring parts replacement.
The safe answer is none. However you might be able to get away with a very low contamination ratio. That being said, we always highly recommend draining anything over a 5% contamination ratio asap.
Putting Super Unleaded, or Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate Unleaded, etc, will have the exact same effect as putting regular unleaded petrol in your diesel car and will need to be drained out and flushed.
No! The EU Block Exemption Regulations clearly state that "the work can be carried out by as long as that garage uses manufacturer approved parts and correctly follows the manufacturer's service schedule."
This might work on some vehicles in some cases, but in the majority on instances it won't and you risk damaging the Lambda sensors as well as fuel pump and injectors, just as a regular misfuel.
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We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.