Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Toyota is a usual error. And exactly what you need to do about it is based on an assortment of things. If you would like to find out what you need to do about it then read on.
These are the key variables to take into consideration whenever determining whether to have it drained:
Do not simply get any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your car. We are Toyota specialists and hold the skills and practical experience needed to make sure that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Toyota? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Toyota Camry?
Call us and receive reliable guidance and practical help for your specific circumstances
We would reach you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel removal & flush there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide service, for Toyota motorists especially. We typically fix:
We are Toyota specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Toyota vehicles. Even if it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The process of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally exactly the same for virtually all vehicle makes. As you can imagine it can differ somewhat as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. Even so it still essentially follows the below guidelines:
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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.
In the event that you have any questions or want help please Call us!
We are able to 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.