Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a very common mistake to make. And its solution is based on several things. Assuming you want to find out what you must do about this then please read on.
Listed below are the most important factors to consider whenever deciding on whether or not to get the car drained:
Do not just get any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your car. We are BMW specialists and have got the credentials and expertise necessary to ensure that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 650i?
Call us and obtain genuine guidance and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We are able to go to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel removal & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national coverage, for BMW motorists particularly. We principally fix:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. Whether or not it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of removing Diesel from a Petrol car is generally exactly the same for most motor vehicles. Naturally it can vary to some extent as each manufacturer has their particular fuel system. Even so it still observes the below points:
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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.