Contaminated fuel in a BMW 318is? Diesel in a Petrol BMW?

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Filling Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a very common mistake to make. And its solution varies according to a few factors. If you would like to find out what to do to sort it out then keep on reading.
Here are the main factors to to consider when deciding on whether or not to get the car drained:

1. Exactly how much Diesel did you put in the BMW, bearing in mind that the fuel capacity of your BMW 318is is most likely around 65 litres?
   1. A tiny quantity of Diesel, something like 3.25 litres of Diesel in a Petrol 318is will in most cases not necessarily be a big problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that an amount under 3.25 litres (which is close to 5% of the entire fuel tank capacity) is oftentimes able to be adequately diluted by means of totally filling up the remainder of the tank with Petrol.
      It is rather uncommon to come across an automobile having difficulties due to less than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Bear in mind that it is very rare - definitely not impossible to encounter. There are a few automobiles that don't stand any level of fuel contamination at all.
   2. Somewhere between 3.25 and 6.5 litres of Diesel in the BMW (5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 scenario. Our expertise has shown that as many people get away with this as all those who break down. Whenever you are deciding whether to chance it and simply fill it up recognise that it is exactly like wagering all of it on black - you have a 50/50 possibility of it being ok.
   3. Anything above 6.5 litres of Diesel in your Petrol 318is must straightaway be removed since your probability of succeeding with this amount of contamination is certainly below one in fifty - really long odds.
2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol BMW and drove it: Have you noted any kind of performance troubles ever since putting the incorrect fuel in the 318is? If you have, have it drained irrespective of the amount of Diesel or the contamination ratio. Continually running a motor vehicle that is now beginning to suffer from the effects of fuel contamination will typically be responsible for even more harm being done to the fuel system.
3. Do you want peace of mind?
   In that case get it removed. Regardless of contamination percentage, there is invariably some degree of danger connected to operating a Petrol engine on fuel contaminated with Diesel. Possible implications of driving on the wrong fuel include things like the motor not starting, running unevenly, lack of power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, damaged or bunged injectors, and the like. These are several of the most common Diesel in Petrol symptoms, and in the event that you notice any of them then stop and have it removed asap.

Stay away from getting any unqualified so-and-so to try to drain your car. We are BMW experts and possess the credentials and knowledge required to make certain that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.