Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a common mistake. And what you should do about it varies according to several factors. Assuming you would like to find out what it is advisable to do to sort it out then stay with me.
Listed here the main variables to to consider when deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not just have any jack-of-all-trades to attend your vehicle. We are BMW experts and have got the credentials and working experience required to ensure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 523i Touring?
Contact us and get straightforward advice and practical help for your particular circumstance
We would come to you to carry out the full fuel removal & purge there on scene
Once we have finished you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national coverage, for BMW motorists particularly. We mostly attend to:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The system of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially exactly the same for the vast majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it may vary slightly as each manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the below points:
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.
If you have any enquiries or require help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once 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.