Filling Diesel in a Petrol Skoda is a regularly occurring mistake. And its solution varies according to a variety of factors. If perhaps you would like to find out what it is best to do about this then keep reading.
Right here are the main factors to keep in mind whenever choosing whether to get a fuel drain:
Refrain from getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Skoda experts and have got the accreditation and working experience necessary to make sure that you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Skoda? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Skoda Rapid?
Contact us and receive genuine recommendations and practical help for your exact circumstances
We would go to you to carry out the complete fuel drain & clean there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having countrywide coverage, for Skoda motorists in particular. We primarily fix:
We are Skoda specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Skoda vehicles. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going again.
The method of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence exactly the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Of course it can differ a little as each brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the following principles:
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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 are able to 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.