Wrong fuel in your BMW 520i Touring? Diesel in a Petrol BMW?

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Putting Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a regularly occurring error. And its solution hinges on several factors. In the event that you would like to find out what you should do to fix it then continue reading.
Here are the most crucial variables to be aware of when deciding on whether or not to have the car drained:

1. What amount of Diesel did you put into the BMW, bearing in mind that the fuel tank capacity of the BMW 520i Touring is probably approximately 70 litres?
   1. A tiny quantity of Diesel, less than 3.5 litres of Diesel in a Petrol 520i Touring will in most cases not be a big problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that an amount under 3.5 litres (which is almost 5% of the fuel tank) is quite often capable of being adequately diluted by means of wholly topping the remainder of the tank with Petrol.
      It is highly rare to come across a vehicle going through difficulties because of under 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Bear in mind that it's uncommon - certainly not impossible to encounter. There are a few cars that don't stand any quantity of fuel contamination at all.
   2. Anywhere between 3.5 and 7 litres of Diesel in the BMW (from 5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 scenario. Our expertise has demonstrated that as many people get away with this as all those who break down. Whenever you are trying to decide whether or not to chance it and basically fill it up consider that it is much like wagering everything on black - you will have a 50/50 possibility of it working out.
   3. Anything above 7 litres of Diesel in a Petrol 520i Touring should straight away be drained seeing as your probability of driving with this amount of contamination is undoubtedly less than one in 50 - definitely big odds.
2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol BMW and drove it: Have you seen any performance issues since putting the bad fuel in your 520i Touring? If you have, have it emptied regardless of the volume of Diesel or even the contamination ratio. Continuing to run driving a car that is currently beginning to suffer from the effects of fuel contamination can typically bring about increasing amounts of damage being caused to your fuel system.
3. Would you like reassurance?
   In that case get it removed. No matter the contamination ratio, there is invariably a certain level of risk connected with running a Petrol motor on Petrol contaminated with Diesel. Likely consequences of driving on the incorrect fuel include things like the motor refusing to start, running unevenly, reduced power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn or blocked injectors, and the like. These are several of the commonest Diesel in Petrol signs or symptoms, and if you notice any of them stop driving and get it drained immediately.

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