Filling Diesel in a Petrol Lexus is a regular error. And its remedy varies according to various factors. If perhaps you would like to know what to do about this then read on.
Right here are the key factors to be aware of whenever deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not just get any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Lexus specialists and have the accreditation and working experience needed to ensure you get back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Lexus? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Lexus LS 430?
Contact us and obtain straightforward guidance and practical help for your particular circumstance
We can go to you to perform the contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
When we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide cover, for Lexus motorists especially. We mostly deal with:
We are Lexus specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Lexus vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially identical for virtually all vehicle makes. As you can imagine it does differ to some degree as each manufacturer has their own different fuel system. However it still generally adheres to the following points:
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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.
Should you have any concerns or need our assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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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.