Contaminated fuel in a Volkswagen Polo Fun TDI? Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen?

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Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen is a regular mistake to make. And what you need to do about it is dependent upon a number of things. In case you would like to find out what to do to sort it out then keep reading.
Let us discuss the main factors to to consider when making a decision whether to have a fuel drain:

1. Exactly how much Petrol have you put in to the Volkswagen, taking into consideration that the fuel tank capacity of your Volkswagen Polo Fun TDI is probably approximately 45 litres?
   1. Hardly any Petrol, as little as 2.25 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Polo Fun TDI will most of the time not be a big problem. Experience has taught us that an amount less than 2.25 litres (close to 5% of the overall fuel tank capacity) is very often able to be completely diluted by means of thoroughly topping the remainder of the tank with the correct fuel.
      It's quite rare to encounter an automobile experiencing difficulties due to under 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Keep in mind that it is very rare - in no way impossible to find. You can get some cars that don't stand any level of contamination in the slightest.
   2. In between 2.25 and 4.5 litres of Petrol in the Volkswagen (from 5 to 10%) is a 50/50 condition. Our expertise has shown that as many drivers get away with it as all those who break down. Whenever you are figuring out whether or not to chance it and basically fill it up consider that it is the same as betting all of it on black - you have got a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything more than 4.5 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Polo Fun TDI should really straight away be removed seeing that your probability of getting away with this quantity of contamination is undoubtedly below one in fifty - extremely long odds.
2. Put Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen and drove it: Have you noted any performance problems after putting the wrong fuel in the Polo Fun TDI? If you have, have it drained regardless of the volume of Petrol or the contamination ratio. Continually running a motor vehicle that is starting to suffer the consequences of fuel contamination can just be responsible for increasing amounts of harm affecting your fuel system.
3. Do you need reassurance?
   Then simply just get it emptied. Whatever the contamination percentage, there is always some amount of threat affiliated with running a Diesel vehicle on fuel contaminated with the wrong fuel. Probable results of driving a car on the incorrect fuel include things like the motor not starting, running lumpy, loss in power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn or clogged injectors, and so on. These are several of the most common Petrol in Diesel signs or symptoms, and should you observe any of them stop driving and have it drained as soon as possible.

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