Putting Petrol in a Diesel Ford is a common error. And exactly what you have to do about it is dependent upon a few things. In case you want to find out what you should do to sort it out then continue reading.
Listed below are the main factors to think about when choosing whether to get a fuel drain:
Keep away from having any unqualified mechanic to try to fix your vehicle. We are Ford specialists and possess the certification and practical experience required to make sure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Ford? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Ford Ranger TDCi?
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We are able to reach you to carry out the contaminated fuel removal & flush right there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having nationwide cover, for Ford motorists particularly. We principally fix:
We are Ford specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Ford vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road once again.
The process of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is generally the same for the majority of cars. Of course it can vary to some degree as each brand has their particular distinct fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally adheres to the below guidelines:
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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.