Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a regular error. And its remedy will depend on an assortment of things. In case you would like to know what you must do to sort it out then keep on reading.
Listed here the most important variables to consider when deciding whether to get the car drained:
Do not just have any unqualified mechanic to attend your car. We are BMW specialists and possess the skills and experience required to make certain that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 116i?
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We are able to come to you to carry out the complete fuel drain & purge right there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having nationwide service, for BMW motorists in particular. We predominantly fix:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol BMW vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The process of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence similar for a large number of motor vehicles. Obviously it may differ to some extent as each make has their own fuel system. However it still basically follows the below points:
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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.
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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.