Filling Diesel in a Petrol Kia is a fairly typical mistake. And exactly what you want to do about it will depend on a variety of things. If perhaps you want to find out what you ought to do about this then please read on.
Right here are the main factors to be aware of when determining whether to get the car drained:
Keep away from getting any jack-of-all-trades to try to drain your vehicle. We are Kia specialists and possess the credentials and knowledge necessary to ensure that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Kia? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Kia Clarus?
Give us a call and obtain sincere advice and practical assistance for your specific circumstances
We would reach you to carry out the full contaminated fuel drain & purge right there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having national service, for Kia motorists especially. We typically fix:
We are Kia specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Kia vehicles. Even if it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The procedure of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence the same for virtually all motor vehicles. Naturally it does vary to some extent as each manufacturer has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally 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.
Should you have any questions or need assistance 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.