Putting Petrol in a Diesel Toyota is a well-known problem. And exactly what you should do about it is determined by several different factors. If perhaps you want to find out what to do about this then continue reading.
These are the most important variables to be aware of when figuring out whether or not to have your car drained:
Keep away from getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Toyota specialists and have got the accreditation and knowledge needed to ensure you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Toyota? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Toyota Corolla D-4D?
Give us a call and obtain straightforward recommendations and practical help for your particular circumstance
We would reach you to perform the contaminated fuel removal & cleanse there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having nationwide cover, for Toyota motorists in particular. We mainly attend to:
We are Toyota specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Toyota vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road again.
The process of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is basically the same for most motor vehicles. As you can imagine it may differ slightly as every manufacturer has their particular fuel system. Even so it still basically observes the following principles:
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.
In the event that you have any queries or need some help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Fully Insured
VAT Registered
APEX Certified
Fully Mobile
Professionally Trained
Roadside/Forecourt/Home
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.