Putting Diesel in a Petrol Hyundai is a regularly occurring error. And its remedy is dependent upon a few factors. In case you want to know what you need to do to sort it out then continue reading.
These are the most important factors to consider when choosing whether to get it drained:
Do not just get any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Hyundai experts and hold the skills and knowledge required to ensure that you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Hyundai? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Hyundai ix20?
Call us and receive honest advice and sensible assistance for your specific situation
We would come to you to carry out the fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
When we are done you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering national coverage, for Hyundai motorists especially. We primarily attend:
We are Hyundai specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Hyundai vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving again.
The method of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally similar for a large number of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it does vary to some degree as each manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally follows the following 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 the event that you have any questions or require assistance please Call us!
We are able to 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.