Putting Diesel in a Petrol Lotus is a well-known mistake. And what you should do about it is determined by several things. Assuming you would like to find out what you ought to do to fix it then read on.
Listed here the main variables to take into account whenever deciding on whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Stay away from getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Lotus experts and have the qualifications and experience necessary to make certain that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Lotus? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Lotus Evora?
Call us and receive genuine recommendations and sensible assistance for your specific circumstance
We would go to you to carry out the fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having national cover, for Lotus motorists in particular. We mainly attend:
We are Lotus specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Lotus vehicles. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The process of removing Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Of course it may differ slightly as each manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially observes the below 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.
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We are able to get you moving 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.