Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a fairly typical problem. And its remedy depends upon a few things. If perhaps you would like to find out what it is advisable to do about it then stay with me.
These are the key factors to keep in mind whenever determining whether or not to have it drained:
Do not simply get any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are BMW specialists and have got the skills and knowledge required to make certain that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 850CSi?
Contact us and obtain genuine guidance and sensible assistance for your specific circumstance
We would go to you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel drain & purge there on scene
Once we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering nationwide cover, for BMW motorists especially. We predominantly fix:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol BMW vehicles. No matter if it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The process of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially the same for the vast majority of vehicles. Naturally it does differ to some extent as every make has their own different fuel system. However it still adheres to 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.
Should you have any concerns or want some assistance please Contact 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.