Filling Diesel in a Petrol Audi is a common error. And what you should do about it is dependent upon a few things. If perhaps you want to know what you have to do about this then stay with me.
Listed here the main factors to keep in mind whenever determining whether to get a fuel drain:
Don't simply get any untrained so-and-so to try to repair your car. We are Audi specialists and have got the qualifications and experience needed to make certain that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Audi? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Audi TT Coupe?
Call us and receive genuine guidance and sensible help for your specific circumstance
We can go to you to do the full fuel drain & flush there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having countrywide service, for Audi motorists in particular. We primarily fix:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Audi vehicles. Whether or not it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving once again.
The system of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence exactly the same for the majority of cars. Of course it does vary a bit as every manufacturer has their particular fuel system. However it still essentially adheres to the below principles:
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.
Should you have any concerns or want assistance please Call us!
We can get you moving once again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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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.