Filling Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a fairly typical mistake. And exactly what you need to do about it depends upon a few things. If you want to know what you need to do to sort it out then continue reading.
Let us discuss the key factors to think about whenever deciding whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't just get any unqualified so-and-so to try to repair your vehicle. We are Audi experts and hold the accreditation and experience required to make certain that you are back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Audi S7?
Contact us and get reliable advice and practical help for your exact circumstance
We would come to you to do the fuel drain & cleanse there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national service, for Audi motorists especially. We principally fix:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Audi vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road again.
The procedure of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is basically similar for the vast majority of vehicles. Naturally it can vary to some degree as each brand has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally observes the below principles:
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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