Wrong fuel in a Smart pulse? Diesel in your Petrol Smart?

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Putting Diesel in a Petrol Smart is a usual problem. And what you should do about it is dependent upon various things. In case you want to find out what to do to sort it out then keep reading.
These are the most important factors to take into consideration whenever deciding on whether to get the car drained:

  1. How much Diesel did you put into the Smart, taking into account that the fuel capacity of your Smart pulse is in most cases about 22 litres?
    1. A tiny quantity of Diesel, less than 1.1 litres of Diesel in a Petrol pulse will in most situations not really be a significant problem. Experience has taught us that anything less than 1.1 litres (approximately 5% of the fuel tank) is sometimes capable of being sufficiently diluted by means of entirely topping the tank with Petrol.
      It's quite unusual to find an automobile having issues due to less than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Be aware that it's infrequent - not impossible to encounter. There are a number of cars that won't endure any amount of contamination in the slightest.
    2. In between 1.1 and 2.2 litres of Diesel in the Smart (5 to 10%) is a 50/50 situation. Our expertise has revealed that as many motorists get away with it as those who break down. Whenever deciding on whether to chance it and basically fill it up remember that it is just like wagering it all on black - you will have a 50/50 possibility of it working.
    3. Anything in excess of 2.2 litres of Diesel in your Petrol pulse should really as soon as possible be removed because your likelihood of driving with that level of contamination is probably below one in fifty - truly long odds.
  2. Put Diesel in a Petrol Smart and drove it: Have you noted any kind of performance problems as a result of putting the incorrect fuel in your pulse? If that's the case, have it drained irrespective of the amount of Diesel or the contamination percentage. Proceeding to drive running an automobile that is currently starting to suffer from the effect of fuel contamination will typically bring about progressively more damage affecting the fuel system components.
  3. Would you like peace of mind?
    In that case get it drained. Regardless of contamination percentage, there is invariably some degree of threat affiliated with driving a Petrol engine on Petrol contaminated with Diesel. Probable results of driving on the incorrect fuel normally include the motor not starting, running unevenly, losing power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn out or clogged injectors, and the like. These are several of the most frequently seen Diesel in Petrol signs and symptoms, and if you notice any of them then stop driving and have it drained right now.

Keep away from having any unqualified mechanic to try to fix your car. We are Smart experts and have the credentials and practical experience needed to make certain you get back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.


Put Diesel in a Petrol Smart

Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Smart? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Smart pulse?

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We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering national coverage, for Smart motorists particularly. We typically attend to:

  • Unleaded petrol in Diesel Vehicle
  • Diesel in an Unleaded Petrol Car
  • AdBlue contamination
  • Water contamination

We are Smart specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Smart vehicles. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving again.

Petrol in a Diesel Car Smart

The Process

The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially identical for most vehicle makes. Naturally it can differ a little as each make has their unique different fuel system. Having said that it still follows the below points:

Petrol in Diesel Smart

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Empty the Fuel Tank

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System Flush

Clean out the fuel lines & pumps

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Vehicle Restart

Get the car up and running again

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Diesel in Petrol FAQs

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

I put Diesel in a Petrol car and drove it. What do I do?

Answer

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

Will driving a Petrol car on Diesel cause damage to it?

Answer

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.

How much Diesel can I get away with in a Petrol car?

Answer

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.

I know about petrol in diesel, but what about Super Unleaded?

Answer

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.

Will getting you to do a fuel drain void my warranty?

Answer

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."

Can I top it up with Petrol and add some 2-stroke oil?

Answer

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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