Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Jeep is a well-known mistake. And exactly what you want to do about it depends upon a number of factors. In case you want to find out what you ought to do to sort it out then please read on.
Right here are the main factors to think about when figuring out whether or not to have the car drained:
Don't simply have any general so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Jeep specialists and have the credentials and knowledge required to make sure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Jeep? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Jeep Wrangler?
Contact us and get sincere guidance and practical assistance for your particular circumstances
We would come to you to do the complete fuel removal & cleanse right there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering countrywide service, for Jeep motorists especially. We mostly attend to:
We are Jeep specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Jeep vehicles. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you going once again.
The procedure of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially exactly the same for the vast majority of cars. As you can imagine it can differ to some degree as every make has their particular fuel system. However it still generally follows the below points:
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 want help please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road once 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.