Contaminated fuel in a Audi A8 Hybrid? Diesel in a Petrol Audi?

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Putting Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a regularly occurring mistake. And its remedy is based on several things. In case you want to know what it is best to do about this then keep on reading.
Let us discuss the key factors to take into account whenever determining whether to have a fuel drain:

  1. How much Diesel did you put in to the Audi, taking into account that the fuel tank capacity of the Audi A8 Hybrid is in most cases about 90 litres?
    1. A tiny amount of Diesel, something like 4.5 litres of Diesel in a Petrol A8 Hybrid will most of the time not be a significant problem. Experience has shown us that anything under 4.5 litres (5% of the entire fuel tank volume) is quite often capable of being adequately diluted simply by wholly filling up the rest of the tank with the right fuel.
      It's extremely rare to find an automobile suffering from issues with under 5% wrong fuel contamination. Do not forget that it is very uncommon - in no way impossible to encounter. There are actually a few cars that will not stand any quantity of fuel contamination at all.
    2. Between 4.5 and 9 litres of Diesel in the Audi (from 5 to 10%) is a 50/50 scenario. Our experience demonstrates that as many motorists get away with this as those who break down. Whenever figuring out whether or not to chance it and just simply fill it up recognise that it is exactly like gambling it all on black - you have a 50/50 possibility of it working.
    3. Anything above 9 litres of Diesel in your Petrol A8 Hybrid must as soon as possible be removed since your likelihood of succeeding with that quantity of contamination is probably lower than one in 50 - genuinely huge odds.
  2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol Audi and drove it: Have you observed any kind of performance concerns after putting the incorrect fuel in the A8 Hybrid? If that's the case, get it emptied regardless of the quantity of Diesel or the contamination percentage. Continuing to run driving a car that is already beginning to suffer the effects of wrong fuel contamination can likely end up in even more damage being done to your fuel system.
  3. Do you want security?
    Simply get it removed. No matter the contamination ratio, there is inevitably some degree of threat in connection with driving a Petrol vehicle on Petrol contaminated with Diesel. Likely final outcomes of driving on the wrong fuel include the motor refusing to start, running unevenly, reduced power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, worn or blocked injectors, and so forth. These are several of the commonest Diesel in Petrol warning signs, and should you notice any of them stop driving and have it drained asap.

Avoid having any general so-and-so to try to repair your automobile. We are Audi specialists and possess the skills and knowledge needed to make sure that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.

Put Diesel in a Petrol Audi

Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Audi A8 Hybrid?

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Wrong Fuel Drain Specialists

We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having nationwide service, for Audi motorists especially. We mostly attend to:

  • Unleaded petrol in a Diesel Auto
  • Diesel in your Unleaded Petrol Car
  • AdBlue contamination
  • Water contamination

We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Audi vehicles. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving once again.

The Procedure

The procedure of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence exactly the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it may differ slightly as each brand has their unique different fuel system. However it still generally adheres to the following guidelines:

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Empty the Fuel Tank

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System Flush

Clean out the fuel lines & pumps

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Vehicle Restart

Get the car up and running again

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Diesel in Petrol Questions

When someone has put Diesel in a Petrol car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you

I put Diesel in a Petrol car and drove it. What do I do?

Answer

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

Will driving a Petrol car on Diesel cause damage to it?

Answer

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.

How much Diesel can I get away with in a Petrol car?

Answer

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.

I know about petrol in diesel, but what about Super Unleaded?

Answer

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.

Will getting you to do a fuel drain void my warranty?

Answer

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."

Can I top it up with Petrol and add some 2-stroke oil?

Answer

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.

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