Filling Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a well-known mistake. And what you want to do about it is dependent upon a number of things. In the event that you want to find out what you should do to fix it then stay with me.
Listed below are the most important variables to be aware of when determining whether to get it drained:
Don't just have any jack-of-all-trades to try to drain your automobile. We are Audi specialists and have got the certification and experience necessary to ensure that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Audi SQ5?
Contact us and receive straightforward recommendations and sensible assistance for your particular circumstance
We can come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel drain & flush right there on scene
When we are done you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering nationwide coverage, for Audi motorists particularly. We predominantly fix:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Audi vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The system of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence similar for virtually all cars. Of course it does differ to some degree as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. Having said that it still adheres to the following principles:
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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.
In case you have any queries or need assistance please Call us!
We can 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.