Filling Petrol in a Diesel Citroen is a regularly occurring error. And what you need to do about it will depend on a number of factors. In the event that you would like to find out what you need to do about this then keep on reading.
Listed here are the main factors to take into account whenever determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not just get any unqualified so-and-so to try to fix your vehicle. We are Citroen experts and have got the accreditation and practical experience needed to make certain you get back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Citroen? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Citroen xsara HDi?
Give us a call and get sincere recommendations and practical assistance for your particular situation
We would reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel removal & purge right there on scene
Once we have finished you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national cover, for Citroen motorists particularly. We typically attend to:
We are Citroen specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Citroen vehicles. Whether it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving again.
The procedure of extracting Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially the same for a large number of vehicle makes. Of course it does vary a bit as every brand has their own different fuel system. However it still generally observes the following points:
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 the event that you have any enquiries or require assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving once 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.