Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a common mistake. And what you need to do about it is determined by a number of things. If you want to know what it is best to do about it then keep reading.
These are the main factors to to consider whenever figuring out whether to get it drained:
Stay away from having any untrained so-and-so to attend your car. We are Audi experts and possess the accreditation and knowledge necessary to make certain you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Audi RS5?
Call us and get genuine guidance and sensible help for your particular circumstances
We are able to go to you to carry out the complete fuel removal & flush there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide cover, for Audi motorists especially. We mostly deal with:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Audi vehicles. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The method of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally identical for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Obviously it can differ a little as each manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still essentially adheres to the following guidelines:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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 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.