Putting Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a well-known error. And exactly what you need to do about it is based on an assortment of things. In the event that you would like to find out what you need to do about this then continue reading.
Here are the most crucial variables to keep in mind when determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Avoid getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your vehicle. We are BMW specialists and have the certification and knowledge necessary to ensure that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 750Li?
Call us and receive reliable guidance and practical help for your particular circumstance
We are able to go to you to perform the complete contaminated fuel drain & flush there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having countrywide cover, for BMW motorists particularly. We typically fix:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. No matter if it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going again.
The system of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence the same for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Obviously it may vary to some extent as each brand has their own distinct fuel system. However it still essentially adheres to the below points:
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.