Putting Diesel in a Petrol Lexus is a usual mistake. And its remedy depends on a variety of factors. In the event that you want to know what to do about it then continue reading.
These are the key variables to consider when determining whether or not to have your car drained:
Do not just have any untrained so-and-so to try to drain your automobile. We are Lexus specialists and possess the certification and experience needed to ensure that you are back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Lexus? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Lexus LS 460?
Give us a call and get straightforward guidance and practical help for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to perform the contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering nationwide cover, for Lexus motorists particularly. We principally deal with:
We are Lexus specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Lexus vehicles. Whether it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving once again.
The process of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is fundamentally similar for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Needless to say it can vary to some extent as every make has their own fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically observes the following principles:
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 case you have any queries or want some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
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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.