Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a fairly typical mistake to make. And what you should do about it depends on an assortment of things. If you want to know what to do to sort it out then stay with me.
These are the main variables to keep in mind whenever deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Don't just have any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your automobile. We are BMW specialists and have got the qualifications and knowledge needed to make certain that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 330xi?
Give us a call and obtain sincere advice and sensible help for your specific situation
We would reach you to do the fuel drain & flush there on scene
When we have finished you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, for BMW motorists particularly. We primarily attend:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol BMW vehicles. No matter if it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is fundamentally the same for virtually all motor vehicles. As you can imagine it does differ to some extent as every brand has their unique fuel system. Even so it still generally observes the following 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 are able to get you going again.
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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.