Incorrect fuel in your Vauxhall Signum CDTI? Petrol in your Diesel Vauxhall?

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Filling Petrol in a Diesel Vauxhall is a very common mistake to make. And its remedy will depend on a variety of factors. In the event that you would like to know what to do to sort it out then keep reading.
Listed here the most important variables to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to have a fuel drain:

1. What level of Petrol did you put in to the Vauxhall, considering that the fuel tank capacity of your Vauxhall Signum CDTI is in most cases approximately 60 litres?
   1. Hardly any Petrol, as little as 3 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Signum CDTI will typically not necessarily be a massive problem. Experience has shown us that quantities less than 3 litres (about 5% of the overall fuel tank volume) is frequently capable of being sufficiently diluted through totally filling up the rest of the tank with the appropriate fuel.
      It's extremely unusual to come across a car having issues due to lower than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Bear in mind that it's infrequently found - definitely not impossible to find. There are a number of automobiles that will not stand any level of contamination whatsoever.
   2. Between 3 and 6 litres of Petrol in the Vauxhall (5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 situation. Our experience has proven that as many drivers get away with this as all those who break down. Any time you are figuring out whether or not to risk it and just top it up consider that it is just like wagering everything on black - you've got a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything more than 6 litres of Petrol in your Diesel Signum CDTI really should right away be drained out because your likelihood of driving with this amount of contamination is undoubtedly lower than one in 50 - truly huge odds.
2. Put Petrol in a Diesel Vauxhall and drove it: Have you spotted any performance problems since putting the bad fuel in your Signum CDTI? If that's the case, have it emptied no matter the amount of Petrol or even the contamination ratio. Still running a vehicle that is already starting to suffer from the consequences of fuel contamination will probably definitely lead to more damage being caused to your fuel system parts.
3. Would you like assurance?
   You should get it removed. No matter the contamination ratio, there is always a certain level of threat linked with operating a Diesel motor on fuel contaminated with Petrol. Possible final outcomes of driving on the incorrect fuel include the engine refusing to start, running unevenly, loss of power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, damaged or bunged injectors, and so forth. These are several of the most frequently seen Petrol in Diesel signs and symptoms, and if you recognise any of them stop and get it drained right now.

Avoid having any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your vehicle. We are Vauxhall experts and hold the certification and expertise required to make sure that you get back on the road with no hassle or worry.