Filling Diesel in a Petrol Dodge is a very common mistake to make. And exactly what you have to do about it depends upon a few things. If perhaps you want to find out what you ought to do about this then keep reading.
Here are the key factors to keep in mind whenever determining whether or not to get the car drained:
Do not simply have any untrained so-and-so to try to drain your automobile. We are Dodge specialists and possess the accreditation and expertise needed to ensure you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Dodge? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Dodge Viper SRT-10?
Contact us and get genuine advice and practical assistance for your exact circumstances
We would come to you to undertake the complete fuel retrieval & cleanse there on scene
Once we are done you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having nationwide cover, for Dodge motorists in particular. We typically deal with:
We are Dodge specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Dodge vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going once again.
The system of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence identical for the vast majority of vehicle makes. As you can imagine it does differ slightly as every brand has their own distinct fuel system. However it still observes the below guidelines:
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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