Putting Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a fairly typical mistake to make. And exactly what you have to do about it depends upon a few things. If you would like to know what you have to do about this then please read on.
These are the most important factors to to consider whenever deciding whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Steer clear of having any unqualified so-and-so to try to fix your car. We are Audi experts and have the skills and working experience necessary to make certain that you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Audi RS5 Quattro?
Give us a call and obtain straightforward recommendations and sensible help for your particular circumstances
We would come to you to carry out the full fuel removal & purge there on scene
When we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, for Audi motorists particularly. We mostly deal with:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Audi vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The process of removing Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally exactly the same for virtually all vehicle makes. Naturally it does differ somewhat as every brand has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally adheres to 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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