Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a fairly typical mistake to make. And its remedy depends upon an assortment of factors. In case you would like to know what to do to sort it out then stay with me.
Listed here are the key variables to consider when choosing whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't simply get any unqualified so-and-so to try to fix your vehicle. We are BMW experts and have the skills and experience necessary to make sure that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 335xi?
Call us and get honest recommendations and sensible assistance for your specific circumstances
We would come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel removal & flush there on scene
Once we are done you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting national service, for BMW motorists in particular. We mostly attend to:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The procedure of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence exactly the same for virtually all vehicles. Needless to say it can vary to some degree as every brand has their own different fuel system. Having said that it still follows the following 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.
In case you have any questions or require some assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you moving again.
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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.