Putting Diesel in a Petrol Toyota is a regular mistake. And what you want to do about it is determined by a variety of factors. If you want to find out what you should do about it then read on.
Here are the most important factors to be aware of whenever deciding whether to have a fuel drain:
Steer clear of having any unqualified mechanic to attend your car. We are Toyota specialists and have the accreditation and working experience required to ensure you get back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Toyota? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Toyota Auris Hybrid?
Contact us and obtain reliable guidance and practical help for your specific circumstance
We are able to come to you to do the full fuel retrieval & clean there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide service, for Toyota motorists particularly. We mainly fix:
We are Toyota specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Toyota vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The method of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially identical for most cars. Obviously it does differ somewhat as every brand has their unique fuel system. However it still generally observes the below guidelines:
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 can get you going 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.