Putting Petrol in a Diesel Ford is a very common mistake to make. And what you should do about it depends upon a number of factors. If perhaps you would like to find out what you should do to sort it out then read on.
These are the most crucial variables to to consider whenever deciding whether or not to get it drained:
Do not just get any jack-of-all-trades to attend your car. We are Ford specialists and have the certification and knowledge necessary to ensure that you are back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Ford? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Ford Galaxy TDCi?
Call us and get reliable recommendations and sensible assistance for your precise circumstance
We are able to come to you to carry out the contaminated fuel drain & purge there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering national coverage, for Ford motorists especially. We principally fix:
We are Ford specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Ford vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is basically identical for a large number of cars. Needless to say it does differ a bit as every make has their particular fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally follows the following points:
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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.