Bad fuel in your Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon? Diesel in your Petrol Fiat?

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Putting Diesel in a Petrol Fiat is a usual error. And what you want to do about it will depend on various things. In the event that you want to know what you have to do to sort it out then please read on.
Listed below are the most crucial factors to think about whenever deciding on whether to get the car drained:

  1. What level of Diesel did you put into the Fiat, keeping in mind that the fuel capacity of your Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon is normally around 58 litres?
    1. A modest quantity of Diesel, something like 2.9 litres of Diesel in a Petrol Stilo Multi Wagon will normally not be a massive problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that anything under 2.9 litres (which is about 5% of the overall fuel tank volume) is generally capable of being sufficiently diluted simply by entirely topping up the remainder of the tank with Petrol.
      It is extremely rare to find a car or truck having issues with under 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Keep in mind it is rare - certainly not impossible to encounter. There are some motor vehicles that don't stand any quantity of fuel contamination at all.
    2. Between 2.9 and 5.8 litres of Diesel in the Fiat (5 to 10%) is a 50/50 scenario. Our expertise has revealed that as many people get away with this as those who don't. Whenever you are deciding whether or not to risk it and simply fill it up remember that it is much like gambling everything on black - you will have a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
    3. Anything over 5.8 litres of Diesel in your Petrol Stilo Multi Wagon should straightaway be removed seeing that your likelihood of succeeding with this level of contamination is certainly below one in 50 - extremely huge odds.
  2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol Fiat and drove it: Have you detected any performance troubles after putting the wrong fuel in the Stilo Multi Wagon? In that case, get it drained no matter the amount of Diesel or the contamination ratio. Proceeding to drive driving an automobile that is beginning to suffer from the effect of fuel contamination will just end up in progressively more harm being caused to your fuel system components.
  3. Are you interested in reassurance?
    Then simply just get it emptied. Whatever the contamination ratio, there is inevitably some degree of risk affiliated with operating a Petrol engine on Petrol contaminated with the wrong fuel. Probable final outcomes of driving a car on the incorrect fuel normally include the motor not starting, running lumpy, lack of power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, worn or clogged injectors, and so forth. These are a few of the most frequently seen Diesel in Petrol symptoms, and should you recognise any of them cease driving and have it drained right now.

Avoid getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your vehicle. We are Fiat experts and possess the certification and expertise necessary to ensure you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.

Put Diesel in a Petrol Fiat

Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Fiat? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Fiat Stilo Multi Wagon?

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We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, for Fiat motorists in particular. We mainly deal with:

  • Unleaded petrol in a Diesel Car
  • Diesel in your Unleaded Petrol Vehicle
  • AdBlue fuel contamination
  • Water contamination

We are Fiat specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Fiat vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving once again.

The Process

The procedure of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially similar for the majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it does differ to some degree as every make has their unique fuel system. Even so it still essentially observes the below guidelines:

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Empty the Fuel Tank

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System Flush

Clean out the fuel lines & pumps

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Vehicle Restart

Get the car up and running again

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Diesel in Petrol Questions

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

I put Diesel in a Petrol car and drove it. What do I do?

Answer

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

Will driving a Petrol car on Diesel cause damage to it?

Answer

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.

How much Diesel can I get away with in a Petrol car?

Answer

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.

I know about petrol in diesel, but what about Super Unleaded?

Answer

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.

Will getting you to do a fuel drain void my warranty?

Answer

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."

Can I top it up with Petrol and add some 2-stroke oil?

Answer

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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