Filling Diesel in a Petrol Fiat is a well-known problem. And exactly what you need to do about it varies according to various things. In case you would like to know what it is best to do to sort it out then continue reading.
Listed here the most important variables to think about whenever deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Steer clear of getting any unqualified so-and-so to attend your automobile. We are Fiat specialists and have got the qualifications and experience needed to make certain you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Fiat? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Fiat Sedici?
Contact us and get straightforward guidance and sensible help for your specific circumstance
We are able to come to you to do the fuel drain & purge right there on scene
When we are done you can get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, for Fiat motorists in particular. We principally attend to:
We are Fiat specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Fiat vehicles. No matter if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The method of removing Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally exactly the same for the majority of vehicle makes. As you can imagine it does differ slightly as every make has their unique fuel system. Even so it still follows the below principles:
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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.