Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a regularly occurring error. And what you need to do about it is determined by several different factors. Assuming you want to find out what it is best to do to fix it then please read on.
Listed here are the main variables to take into account when deciding on whether or not to have it drained:
Don't simply have any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are BMW experts and possess the qualifications and experience required to ensure that you are back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 335i?
Call us and obtain reliable advice and sensible assistance for your particular situation
We would reach you to perform the complete fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
When we have completed you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having nationwide cover, for BMW motorists particularly. We mostly attend:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Regardless of whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The technique of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially the same for the vast majority of vehicles. Obviously it may differ to some degree as every brand has their particular different fuel system. However it still generally observes 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.
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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.