Filling Diesel in a Petrol Chevrolet is a regular mistake to make. And its remedy depends on a few factors. In case you want to know what it is advisable to do about this then keep reading.
Let us discuss the key variables to think about when deciding whether to get the car drained:
Don't simply get any jack-of-all-trades to try to repair your vehicle. We are Chevrolet experts and have got the skills and practical experience needed to make sure that you are back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Chevrolet? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Chevrolet HHR?
Call us and get reliable advice and sensible assistance for your particular circumstances
We would reach you to undertake the full contaminated fuel removal & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national cover, for Chevrolet motorists in particular. We primarily fix:
We are Chevrolet specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Chevrolet vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving again.
The system of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally exactly the same for most vehicles. Needless to say it does vary a little as each manufacturer has their particular different fuel system. Having said that it still essentially 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.
Should you have any concerns or want our 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.