Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Volkswagen is a fairly typical mistake to make. And its remedy is dependent upon various factors. If you want to find out what you should do to fix it then please read on.
Listed below are the most important variables to take into account when determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Refrain from having any unqualified mechanic to attend your automobile. We are Volkswagen experts and possess the certification and knowledge required to make certain you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Volkswagen? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Volkswagen Touran TSI?
Call us and receive straightforward recommendations and practical assistance for your particular circumstance
We can go to you to perform the full contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
As soon as we have completed you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide service, for Volkswagen motorists in particular. We principally fix:
We are Volkswagen specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Volkswagen vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going once again.
The system of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is generally exactly the same for most vehicle makes. Naturally it may differ a little as each brand has their unique distinct fuel system. However 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.
If you have any concerns or want some help please Call us!
We are able to 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.