Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Kia is a well-known mistake. And what you need to do about it is determined by various factors. If perhaps you would like to know what to do to sort it out then read on.
Listed below are the most crucial variables to think about when making a decision whether or not to get the car drained:
Avoid having any unqualified so-and-so to try to drain your vehicle. We are Kia specialists and possess the accreditation and working experience needed to make certain you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Kia? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Kia Retona?
Call us and obtain reliable guidance and sensible help for your precise situation
We can go to you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & flush there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering national coverage, for Kia motorists particularly. We principally fix:
We are Kia specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Kia vehicles. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going once again.
The procedure of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is basically exactly the same for virtually all motor vehicles. As you can imagine it does vary a little as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. Even so it still observes the below guidelines:
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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 concerns or want help please Call us!
We can get you moving 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.