Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a well-known problem. And exactly what you should do about it hinges on an assortment of factors. Assuming you want to find out what to do about it then stay with me.
Listed here are the most important factors to think about when deciding on whether to get it drained:
Don't just get any unqualified mechanic to attend your automobile. We are Audi specialists and have the accreditation and knowledge necessary to make certain that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Audi Q3 Quattro?
Give us a call and receive sincere advice and practical assistance for your precise circumstance
We are able to come to you to perform the contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we have completed you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering countrywide cover, for Audi motorists in particular. We primarily attend:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Audi vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving again.
The procedure of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is basically identical for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Naturally it can vary a bit as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. Even so it still essentially follows the following guidelines:
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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."
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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We are able to get you going once again.
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We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.