Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a very common problem. And exactly what you want to do about it hinges on several different factors. In the event that you want to find out what it is best to do to sort it out then keep on reading.
Listed below are the most important variables to keep in mind whenever deciding on whether or not to have the car drained:
Stay away from having any jack-of-all-trades to attend your car. We are BMW experts and possess the accreditation and expertise necessary to make sure that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 130i?
Contact us and receive reliable guidance and sensible assistance for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to undertake the fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering nationwide cover, for BMW motorists particularly. We predominantly attend:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol BMW vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is basically exactly the same for the majority of cars. As you can imagine it does vary a bit as each brand has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally follows the following guidelines:
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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.