Putting Diesel in a Petrol Lexus is a fairly typical problem. And what you should do about it varies according to a few things. If perhaps you want to know what you must do to sort it out then keep reading.
Right here are the most crucial factors to to consider when making a decision whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Stay away from having any general so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Lexus specialists and have got the skills and working experience needed to ensure you get back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Lexus? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Lexus GS 300 T3?
Call us and get reliable guidance and sensible help for your particular situation
We can come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having countrywide coverage, for Lexus motorists in particular. We primarily attend to:
We are Lexus specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Lexus vehicles. Even if it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence identical for most vehicles. Of course it can differ a little as every brand has their particular different fuel system. However it still basically adheres to the following 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.
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We are able to 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.