Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a common error. And its remedy is based on a variety of factors. In the event that you would like to find out what you have to do about this then keep reading.
Listed here are the most crucial factors to to consider whenever deciding whether to get the car drained:
Steer clear of getting any untrained so-and-so to try to fix your car. We are BMW experts and have got the skills and experience necessary to ensure you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 550i?
Contact us and obtain sincere recommendations and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We can go to you to do the complete fuel drain & purge there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering nationwide coverage, for BMW motorists especially. We typically attend to:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol BMW vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going again.
The procedure of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally identical for the majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it does differ to some extent as each make has their own distinct fuel system. Having said that it still generally adheres to 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.
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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.