Putting Petrol in a Diesel Kia is a well-known problem. And what you have to do about it varies according to a few factors. Assuming you would like to find out what it is advisable to do about this then continue reading.
Right here are the main factors to take into account whenever making a decision whether or not to have it drained:
Steer clear of having any jack-of-all-trades to attend your car. We are Kia specialists and possess the qualifications and knowledge needed to make sure that you get back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Inadvertently put Petrol in a Diesel Kia? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Kia ProCeed CRDi?
Call us and receive honest recommendations and sensible assistance for your precise circumstances
We can go to you to undertake the fuel drain & clean right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, for Kia motorists especially. We predominantly attend to:
We are Kia specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Kia vehicles. No matter if it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The procedure of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially exactly the same for a large number of cars. As you can imagine it can differ a little as every brand has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the following 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.