Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Subaru is a usual problem. And its solution hinges on a few things. If you want to find out what you ought to do about this then continue reading.
Listed below are the main variables to keep in mind when deciding whether to have a fuel drain:
Do not just have any general so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Subaru experts and have the accreditation and working experience required to make certain that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Subaru? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Subaru Legacy?
Give us a call and receive reliable guidance and practical help for your precise circumstances
We are able to go to you to do the full contaminated fuel removal & flush there on scene
As soon as we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having national coverage, for Subaru motorists in particular. We principally attend:
We are Subaru specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Subaru vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road again.
The method of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it does vary a little as every make has their unique distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically observes the following 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.
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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.