Filling Diesel in a Petrol Rover is a usual problem. And exactly what you want to do about it will depend on various factors. In case you would like to find out what you must do about it then please read on.
Listed below are the key factors to take into account whenever deciding whether or not to have it drained:
Do not just get any jack-of-all-trades to try to repair your vehicle. We are Rover specialists and have got the accreditation and knowledge required to make sure that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Rover? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Rover 216 Si?
Call us and receive genuine recommendations and sensible help for your exact situation
We would come to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel removal & flush there on scene
When we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having national cover, for Rover motorists in particular. We typically deal with:
We are Rover specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Rover vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you going again.
The procedure of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially similar for the vast majority of cars. Of course it does vary to some degree as every brand has their own distinct fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally follows the following points:
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.
If you have any queries or want some help please Call us!
We can 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.