Filling Diesel in a Petrol Fiat is a usual problem. And exactly what you need to do about it depends upon an assortment of things. Assuming you want to know what you have to do to sort it out then continue reading.
Listed below are the most crucial variables to to consider when determining whether or not to get it drained:
Don't just have any untrained so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Fiat experts and hold the skills and expertise necessary to make sure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Fiat? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Fiat Multipla?
Contact us and get sincere advice and sensible assistance for your specific circumstances
We would reach you to carry out the full contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
When we have completed you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national service, for Fiat motorists especially. We mostly deal with:
We are Fiat specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Fiat vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The system of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence similar for the majority of vehicles. Needless to say it may vary a bit as each brand has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally follows 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.
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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.