Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel BMW is a regular mistake to make. And what you should do about it depends upon a number of things. In case you would like to find out what you have to do to sort it out then keep on reading.
Right here are the most important variables to consider whenever deciding whether to get a fuel drain:
Steer clear of getting any unqualified mechanic to try to fix your vehicle. We are BMW specialists and hold the skills and expertise required to ensure that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 750Ld xDrive?
Contact us and receive reliable advice and practical assistance for your precise circumstance
We would come to you to do the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we have finished you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, for BMW motorists in particular. We predominantly deal with:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel BMW vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road again.
The technique of extracting Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is in essence the same for a large number of vehicle makes. Of course it may vary to some degree as every make has their unique fuel system. Even so it still generally adheres to the following principles:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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
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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Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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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.