Putting Petrol in a Diesel Skoda is a regular mistake to make. And its remedy will depend on several factors. If perhaps you want to find out what you ought to do to fix it then keep reading.
Listed here are the main variables to be aware of whenever determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Steer clear of having any general so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Skoda experts and hold the accreditation and working experience necessary to make certain that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Petrol in a Diesel Skoda? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Skoda Fabia TDI?
Give us a call and receive straightforward advice and practical assistance for your particular situation
We can come to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel drain & flush right there on scene
Once we have completed you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, for Skoda motorists especially. We primarily fix:
We are Skoda specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Skoda vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The technique of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel car is basically similar for the majority of vehicle makes. Naturally it does vary somewhat as each manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. Even so it still fundamentally 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.