Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Ferrari is a fairly typical error. And its solution is based on various things. In the event that you want to know what you need to do about this then keep on reading.
Let us discuss the main factors to consider when determining whether to have a fuel drain:
Do not simply get any untrained so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Ferrari experts and have got the credentials and practical experience necessary to make sure that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Ferrari? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Ferrari F 512 TR?
Call us and obtain reliable advice and practical help for your specific circumstance
We are able to go to you to perform the contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, for Ferrari motorists particularly. We predominantly attend to:
We are Ferrari specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Ferrari vehicles. Whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road again.
The procedure of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally identical for most vehicle makes. Needless to say it may vary somewhat as every manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still adheres to the following principles:
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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