Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a well-known mistake to make. And its remedy hinges on a few things. In the event that you would like to know what to do to fix it then read on.
Listed below are the main variables to take into consideration whenever choosing whether or not to get the car drained:
Stay away from having any jack-of-all-trades to try to fix your automobile. We are BMW experts and possess the qualifications and working experience necessary to ensure that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 540i?
Call us and get reliable advice and sensible assistance for your exact circumstances
We would go to you to do the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
When we have finished you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering countrywide service, for BMW motorists particularly. We mostly attend to:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving again.
The method of removing Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally exactly the same for most cars. Naturally it does differ a bit as every brand has their unique different fuel system. Having said that it still generally follows 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.
In the event that you have any enquiries or need some assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you moving 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.