Putting Diesel in a Petrol Toyota is a regularly occurring problem. And exactly what you should do about it varies according to various factors. Assuming you want to know what you need to do about it then keep reading.
Here are the most important factors to to consider when making a decision whether to get a fuel drain:
Don't simply get any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your car. We are Toyota experts and have got the accreditation and experience necessary to make certain that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Toyota? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Toyota GT86?
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We can go to you to carry out the full fuel drain & purge right there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting countrywide cover, for Toyota motorists especially. We mainly fix:
We are Toyota specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Toyota vehicles. Whether or not it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The method of removing Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence exactly the same for the majority of vehicles. Needless to say it does vary a little as every make has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still generally adheres to the following 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.
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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.