Filling Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a usual problem. And what you should do about it depends on a variety of factors. In the event that you would like to know what you ought to do to sort it out then please read on.
Listed below are the most important factors to take into account when deciding whether to get it drained:
Do not just get any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your vehicle. We are BMW specialists and have the qualifications and experience necessary to ensure you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 760i?
Call us and get sincere advice and sensible assistance for your particular circumstance
We would go to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we are done you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having national coverage, for BMW motorists in particular. We principally deal with:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol BMW vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you going once again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is fundamentally similar for most cars. Needless to say it does vary to some extent as every make has their unique different fuel system. Even so it still 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.
Should you have any queries or require help please Call us!
We can 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.