Putting Petrol in a Diesel Citroen is a common mistake to make. And its solution depends on several different factors. If you want to know what it is advisable to do about this then please read on.
Right here are the key variables to keep in mind when figuring out whether or not to have it drained:
Do not simply get any general so-and-so to attend your automobile. We are Citroen experts and hold the skills and working experience needed to ensure that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Citroen? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Citroen Berlingo Hdi?
Call us and receive straightforward advice and practical help for your specific circumstances
We can reach you to do the complete contaminated fuel removal & flush there on scene
Once we are done you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national coverage, for Citroen motorists especially. We primarily attend:
We are Citroen specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Citroen vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going again.
The system of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence identical for the vast majority of cars. Naturally it does differ to some extent as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally 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.
In case you have any questions or want some help please Call us!
We can get you going again.
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.