Putting Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a very common problem. And what you have to do about it depends on several different factors. Assuming you want to know what you need to do about it then continue reading.
Right here are the most crucial variables to take into consideration whenever deciding on whether to get a fuel drain:
Stay away from having any jack-of-all-trades to try to drain your vehicle. We are BMW specialists and have got the skills and practical experience needed to ensure you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 125i?
Give us a call and get genuine recommendations and sensible assistance for your precise circumstance
We would come to you to do the full fuel removal & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting national cover, for BMW motorists particularly. We mainly attend to:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Even if it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The system of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially identical for most vehicle makes. As you can imagine it can differ to some extent as every brand has their particular fuel system. Having said that it still essentially follows the below principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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.