Putting Petrol in a Diesel Nissan is a fairly typical mistake. And exactly what you want to do about it hinges on a variety of things. In the event that you want to find out what it is advisable to do about this then keep reading.
Let us discuss the most important variables to think about when choosing whether to have it drained:
Keep away from getting any untrained so-and-so to attend your car. We are Nissan specialists and possess the qualifications and experience necessary to ensure you get back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Nissan? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Nissan Navara?
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We would reach you to do the fuel drain & clean there on scene
When we have completed you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having nationwide coverage, for Nissan motorists especially. We mainly fix:
We are Nissan specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Nissan vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The technique of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially identical for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it can vary a little as every make has their unique fuel system. However it still basically observes 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.
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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.