Bad fuel in a Volkswagen Sharan TDI? Petrol in your Diesel Volkswagen?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen is a usual error. And its remedy hinges on various things. If perhaps you would like to know what you must do about this then keep on reading.
Right here are the key variables to to consider when choosing whether to get your car drained:

1. Exactly how much Petrol did you put into the Volkswagen, keeping in mind that the fuel tank capacity of your Volkswagen Sharan TDI is in most cases about 70 litres?
   1. A small quantity of Petrol, less than 3.5 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Sharan TDI will normally not really be a major problem. Experience has taught us that quantities under 3.5 litres (which is close to 5% of the total fuel tank) is generally capable of being adequately diluted through thoroughly topping the tank with Diesel.
      It's quite uncommon to come across an automobile experiencing difficulties with under 5% wrong fuel contamination. Please remember it is very unusual - in no way impossible to encounter. You can get a few automobiles that won't endure any degree of contamination in the slightest.
   2. Somewhere between 3.5 and 7 litres of Petrol in the Volkswagen (from 5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 situation. Our practical experience has revealed that as many people get away with this as all those who break down. Any time you are figuring out whether to risk it and simply top it up remember that it is very much like betting everything on black - you've got a 50/50 possibility of it being ok.
   3. Anything above 7 litres of Petrol in your Diesel Sharan TDI ought to as soon as possible be removed seeing that your likelihood of succeeding with this level of contamination is very likely below one in 50 - seriously long odds.
2. Put some Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen and drove it: Have you noted any performance troubles since putting the incorrect fuel in the Sharan TDI? In that case, get it drained regardless of the quantity of Petrol or even the contamination ratio. Proceeding to drive driving a car that is currently beginning to suffer from the consequences of wrong fuel contamination will probably likely lead to more damage affecting the fuel system parts.
3. Do you need security?
   In that case get it emptied. Regardless of contamination ratio, there is invariably some degree of danger affiliated with operating a Diesel motor on Diesel contaminated with Petrol. Likely outcomes of driving on the incorrect fuel include the engine refusing to start, running unevenly, losing power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn out or blocked injectors, etc. These are several of the commonest Petrol in Diesel warning signs, and if you recognise any of them then stop and get it removed asap.

Do not simply get any unqualified so-and-so to try to drain your car. We are Volkswagen specialists and have the skills and practical experience necessary to make certain that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.