Putting Diesel in a Petrol Mazda is a common mistake to make. And its solution hinges on a number of things. In the event that you would like to find out what you ought to do about it then continue reading.
Listed here are the most important factors to keep in mind when determining whether or not to get the car drained:
Don't simply have any unqualified mechanic to attend your automobile. We are Mazda specialists and have got the certification and knowledge needed to make sure that you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Mazda? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mazda Cx-5?
Call us and get honest guidance and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We would go to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, for Mazda motorists especially. We typically attend:
We are Mazda specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Mazda vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The technique of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally similar for the vast majority of vehicles. Obviously it can vary a little as every make has their unique different fuel system. However it still generally observes the following 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.
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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.