Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mazda is a well-known error. And exactly what you have to do about it is determined by several factors. If perhaps you want to find out what it is best to do to sort it out then stay with me.
These are the most important factors to to consider when making a decision whether or not to have it drained:
Do not just have any unqualified mechanic to attend your automobile. We are Mazda experts and possess the qualifications and practical experience needed to ensure you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Mazda? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mazda Rx-8?
Call us and obtain genuine recommendations and practical assistance for your specific situation
We are able to go to you to perform the contaminated fuel drain & purge right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having countrywide service, for Mazda motorists in particular. We primarily fix:
We are Mazda specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Mazda vehicles. No matter if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The process of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially similar for a large number of cars. As you can imagine it may differ a little as each brand has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally adheres to 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.
Should you have any enquiries or need some assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you going 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.