Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Citroen is a very common mistake. And its remedy hinges on several different factors. In the event that you would like to find out what you should do to fix it then keep reading.
Listed below are the main factors to keep in mind when making a decision whether to get a fuel drain:
Do not simply get any untrained so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Citroen experts and possess the qualifications and experience necessary to ensure that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Citroen? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Citroen Zx TD?
Contact us and receive sincere recommendations and sensible assistance for your exact circumstance
We can come to you to carry out the full fuel removal & purge there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting nationwide service, for Citroen motorists especially. We typically attend to:
We are Citroen specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Citroen vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The method of extracting Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence similar for most vehicle makes. Naturally it may differ slightly as each make has their own fuel system. Even so it still basically adheres to the below guidelines:
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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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.