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

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Filling Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen is a common error. And exactly what you need to do about it depends on a few factors. In the event that you want to find out what it is advisable to do about it then keep on reading.
Listed here are the key variables to take into consideration whenever choosing whether to get it drained:

1. Exactly how much Petrol have you put in the Volkswagen, bearing in mind that the fuel capacity of your Volkswagen Tiguan TDI is in most cases roughly 64 litres?
   1. A tiny quantity of Petrol, as little as 3.2 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Tiguan TDI will in most situations not be a significant problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that anything under 3.2 litres (approximately 5% of the fuel tank) is sometimes capable of being adequately diluted through entirely topping the tank with Diesel.
      It is rather uncommon to find an automobile experiencing issues due to lower than 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Keep in mind that it's unusual - certainly not impossible to encounter. You can get a number of automobiles that don't endure any quantity of fuel contamination whatsoever.
   2. Anywhere between 3.2 and 6.4 litres of Petrol in the Volkswagen (5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 scenario. Our expertise has confirmed that as many motorists get away with this as those who break down. When deciding upon whether or not to risk it and just fill it up consider that it is much like betting everything on black - you've got a 50/50 possibility of it being ok.
   3. Anything above 6.4 litres of Petrol in your Diesel Tiguan TDI should immediately be drained out since your probability of getting away with this amount of contamination is more than likely below one in fifty - truly long odds.
2. Put some Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen and drove it: Have you noted any performance troubles since putting the wrong fuel in the Tiguan TDI? If so, have it emptied regardless of the amount of Petrol or even the contamination percentage. Continuing to run driving a motor vehicle that is already starting to suffer from the effects of wrong fuel contamination will probably just bring about more harm being done to the fuel system components.
3. Are you interested in reassurance?
   Then get it emptied. Whatever the contamination ratio, there is invariably some extent of threat in connection with running a Diesel motor on Diesel contaminated with Petrol. Likely consequences of driving a car on the incorrect fuel can include the motor not starting, running lumpy, lack of power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, damaged or clogged injectors, etc. These are several of the most typical Petrol in Diesel signs or symptoms, and if you notice any of them stop driving and have it removed asap.

Don't just get any unqualified so-and-so to try to drain your car. We are Volkswagen specialists and have the accreditation and experience necessary to make sure that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.