Putting Petrol in a Diesel Jaguar is a usual error. And its solution depends on a number of things. In the event that you would like to know what you must do about this then please read on.
Listed here the main factors to consider when deciding whether or not to have your car drained:
Steer clear of having any jack-of-all-trades to try to drain your automobile. We are Jaguar experts and have the certification and expertise necessary to make sure that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Jaguar? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Jaguar S-Type Diesel?
Give us a call and get honest advice and practical help for your exact circumstances
We are able to reach you to undertake the fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
Once we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national service, for Jaguar motorists particularly. We predominantly fix:
We are Jaguar specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Jaguar vehicles. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The technique of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially the same for virtually all cars. Of course it does differ to some degree as every make has their own fuel system. Having said that it still generally observes the following guidelines:
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 some assistance please Call us!
We can get you going 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.