Filling Diesel in a Petrol Volvo is a fairly typical problem. And its remedy depends on several different things. In case you would like to find out what it is best to do about this then keep reading.
Right here are the most crucial factors to think about when deciding whether or not to have the car drained:
Do not simply get any jack-of-all-trades to try to fix your vehicle. We are Volvo specialists and possess the accreditation and knowledge needed to ensure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Volvo? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Volvo xC70?
Call us and get straightforward guidance and practical assistance for your specific circumstances
We can reach you to perform the full fuel drain & purge there on scene
When we are done you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting national coverage, for Volvo motorists especially. We primarily fix:
We are Volvo specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Volvo vehicles. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The method of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially similar for most motor vehicles. Obviously it does differ a bit as each brand has their own fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally follows the following 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 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.