Putting Diesel in a Petrol Ford is a fairly typical mistake. And exactly what you need to do about it is dependent upon various factors. If perhaps you would like to know what you have to do to sort it out then stay with me.
These are the most important variables to think about when determining whether to get the car drained:
Don't simply get any general so-and-so to try to repair your car. We are Ford experts and hold the credentials and experience required to make certain you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Ford? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Ford Escort?
Give us a call and get sincere recommendations and practical help for your particular circumstances
We can go to you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & clean right there on scene
As soon as we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having nationwide coverage, for Ford motorists particularly. We principally deal with:
We are Ford specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Ford vehicles. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road again.
The method of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially exactly the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Naturally it does differ a bit as each make has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still observes the below guidelines:
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.
In case you have any enquiries or require help please Call us!
We can get you on the road 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.