Bad fuel in your BMW 320Cd? Petrol in your Diesel BMW?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel BMW is a regularly occurring mistake to make. And exactly what you want to do about it will depend on a number of things. If you want to find out what to do about this then keep on reading.
Listed here are the key factors to to consider whenever determining whether to get a fuel drain:

  1. What amount of Petrol have you put in the BMW, taking into account that the fuel capacity of the BMW 320Cd is probably around 63 litres?
    1. A small amount of Petrol, as little as 3.15 litres of Petrol in a Diesel 320Cd will more often than not not really be a significant problem. Experience has proven to us that quantities less than 3.15 litres (which is roughly 5% of the whole fuel tank) is usually able to be sufficiently diluted by totally topping up the rest of the tank with the appropriate fuel.
      It is very rare to find a car going through problems due to under 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Do not forget that it is uncommon - in no way impossible to find. There are actually a few cars that won't stand any degree of fuel contamination in the slightest.
    2. Anywhere between 3.15 and 6.3 litres of Petrol in the BMW (5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 scenario. Our experience has demonstrated that as many people get away with it as all those who don't. Any time you are deciding upon whether to chance it and basically top it up bear in mind that it is very much like gambling everything on black - you have a 50/50 possibility of it being ok.
    3. Anything more than 6.3 litres of Petrol in your Diesel 320Cd really should right away be removed as your probability of getting away with that quantity of contamination is probably lower than one in fifty - really big odds.
  2. Put Petrol in a Diesel BMW and drove it: Have you seen any performance difficulties since putting the bad fuel in your 320Cd? If that's the case, get it emptied irrespective of the volume of Petrol or even the contamination percentage. Proceeding to drive running a car that is beginning to suffer from the effect of fuel contamination will probably just result in even more harm affecting your fuel system.
  3. Are you looking for peace of mind?
    Then simply just get it removed. Regardless of the contamination ratio, there is always some amount of danger connected to running a Diesel vehicle on fuel contaminated with the wrong fuel. Likely implications of driving a vehicle on the incorrect fuel include the motor not starting, running lumpy, lack of power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, damaged or clogged injectors, etc. These are a few of the most typical Petrol in Diesel symptoms, and if you detect any of them then stop and have it removed immediately.

Refrain from getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your automobile. We are BMW experts and have got the credentials and experience necessary to make certain that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.


Put Petrol in a Diesel BMW

Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 320Cd?

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We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having nationwide cover, for BMW motorists in particular. We mainly fix:

  • Unleaded petrol in Diesel Auto
  • Diesel in Unleaded Petrol Car
  • AdBlue fuel contamination
  • Water fuel contamination

We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel BMW vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you on the road once again.

The Process

The procedure of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially similar for the vast majority of cars. Naturally it does differ to some extent as every brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Even so it still generally adheres to the following principles:

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Empty the Fuel Tank

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System Flush

Clean out the fuel lines & pumps

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Vehicle Restart

Get the car up and running again

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Petrol in Diesel FAQs

When someone has put Petrol in a Diesel car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you

I put Petrol in a Diesel car and drove it. What do I do?

Answer

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

Will driving a Diesel car on Petrol cause damage to it?

Answer

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.

How much Petrol can I get away with in a Diesel car?

Answer

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.

I know about petrol in diesel, but what about Super Unleaded?

Answer

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.

Will getting you to do a fuel drain void my warranty?

Answer

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."

Can I top it up with Diesel and add some 2-stroke oil?

Answer

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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