Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol BMW is a fairly typical error. And its remedy varies according to various things. In case you would like to know what you must do to sort it out then continue reading.
Here are the most important variables to to consider when figuring out whether to get the car drained:
Avoid having any jack-of-all-trades to attend your car. We are BMW experts and hold the certification and practical experience necessary to ensure you are back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW Z4?
Call us and obtain honest guidance and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We can come to you to perform the fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
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We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol BMW vehicles. No matter if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The method of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence similar for a large number of vehicle makes. Needless to say it may vary to some degree as every manufacturer has their unique fuel system. However it still basically follows the following guidelines:
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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.