Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Fiat is a well-known error. And its remedy depends upon a few things. In the event that you want to find out what it is advisable to do about this then please read on.
These are the main variables to consider when deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Refrain from getting any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your car. We are Fiat experts and possess the skills and knowledge required to make certain you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Fiat? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Fiat Croma Multijet?
Call us and obtain genuine guidance and sensible help for your exact circumstances
We are able to go to you to undertake the complete fuel drain & flush right there on scene
Once we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having national cover, for Fiat motorists especially. We mostly attend:
We are Fiat specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Fiat vehicles. Whether or not it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going again.
The method of draining Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is fundamentally exactly the same for most vehicle makes. Naturally it may vary a bit as every brand has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially follows 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 the event that you have any queries or need some help please Call us!
We are able to get you moving 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.