Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Hyundai is a usual mistake. And what you have to do about it varies according to an assortment of factors. Assuming you want to find out what you have to do to fix it then please read on.
Right here are the key factors to be aware of whenever choosing whether or not to get it drained:
Refrain from having any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your car. We are Hyundai specialists and have the qualifications and experience necessary to ensure you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel Hyundai? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Hyundai i20 CRDi?
Give us a call and get reliable recommendations and practical assistance for your specific situation
We are able to go to you to do the full contaminated fuel drain & clean there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide cover, for Hyundai motorists especially. We predominantly attend:
We are Hyundai specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Hyundai vehicles. Whether or not it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going once again.
The procedure of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is in essence the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Of course it can vary somewhat as every manufacturer has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the below 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.
If you have any enquiries or need assistance 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.