Putting Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a usual error. And exactly what you need to do about it varies according to a few things. In case you would like to find out what to do to fix it then continue reading.
Listed here the key variables to consider whenever deciding whether to get a fuel drain:
Steer clear of getting any general so-and-so to try to fix your car. We are BMW experts and have got the accreditation and experience needed to ensure you get back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 545i?
Call us and get sincere advice and sensible help for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to perform the full fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting national service, for BMW motorists especially. We mainly attend:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road again.
The system of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence similar for the vast majority of vehicles. Of course it may differ slightly as each make has their particular distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally observes the following guidelines:
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.
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We can get you going once 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.