Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a regular mistake to make. And exactly what you need to do about it is dependent upon a variety of things. Assuming you would like to know what to do to fix it then please read on.
Listed here are the most important variables to keep in mind when choosing whether to get a fuel drain:
Refrain from having any unqualified mechanic to attend your car. We are BMW specialists and have got the certification and expertise required to make sure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 645Ci?
Call us and obtain sincere guidance and sensible help for your specific circumstance
We can come to you to do the complete fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
As soon as we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting countrywide service, for BMW motorists especially. We typically deal with:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is fundamentally identical for the vast majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it does vary to some degree as every manufacturer has their own different fuel system. However it still essentially 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.
Should you have any concerns or want our help 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.