Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Maserati is a fairly typical mistake. And its solution varies according to several different factors. If you would like to find out what you ought to do about this then keep on reading.
Here are the most crucial factors to to consider whenever deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not just get any unqualified mechanic to try to fix your vehicle. We are Maserati specialists and have the credentials and expertise necessary to make sure that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Maserati? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Maserati Ghibli Diesel?
Give us a call and receive sincere recommendations and sensible help for your exact circumstances
We can go to you to undertake the complete fuel drain & flush there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering nationwide service, for Maserati motorists especially. We principally fix:
We are Maserati specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Maserati vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is generally similar for a large number of cars. Naturally it does vary slightly as each make has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still essentially follows 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.