Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Renault is a regular mistake. And its solution varies according to a number of things. If perhaps you would like to find out what you must do about this then continue reading.
Right here are the key variables to think about when choosing whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Avoid getting any untrained so-and-so to try to repair your car. We are Renault specialists and have the qualifications and expertise necessary to make sure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Renault? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Renault Koleos?
Call us and obtain straightforward recommendations and sensible help for your exact situation
We can come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having national coverage, for Renault motorists in particular. We typically attend to:
We are Renault specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Renault vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The technique of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is generally exactly the same for a large number of cars. Of course it does differ slightly as every manufacturer has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally follows 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.
In the event that you have any queries or want some assistance please Call us!
We can get you moving 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.