Putting Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a fairly typical error. And its solution hinges on a number of factors. In the event that you would like to find out what you should do about it then read on.
Listed below are the key variables to think about whenever deciding on whether or not to have it drained:
Keep away from getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are BMW experts and possess the qualifications and experience necessary to ensure that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW M135i?
Call us and obtain straightforward recommendations and sensible help for your specific circumstances
We would go to you to do the contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide coverage, for BMW motorists especially. We principally attend:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The procedure of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence similar for the vast majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it does vary a bit as every brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the below guidelines:
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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.