Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a fairly typical mistake to make. And its remedy is based on an assortment of factors. In the event that you would like to know what it is best to do about this then please read on.
Here are the most crucial variables to be aware of when deciding on whether or not to get the car drained:
Refrain from having any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Audi specialists and have the credentials and practical experience required to make sure that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Audi RS3?
Call us and obtain honest guidance and sensible help for your precise circumstance
We are able to go to you to undertake the complete fuel removal & clean right there on scene
When we have completed you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national service, for Audi motorists in particular. We mainly attend to:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Audi vehicles. Whether or not it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road once again.
The technique of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is fundamentally the same for most motor vehicles. Of course it does vary to some extent as each brand has their own fuel system. However it still basically follows the following guidelines:
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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