Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Ferrari is a common error. And its remedy hinges on various things. If you would like to find out what to do to sort it out then keep reading.
Here are the most important variables to be aware of whenever deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not simply get any general so-and-so to try to repair your automobile. We are Ferrari experts and have the skills and experience necessary to make certain that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Ferrari? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Ferrari F12 Berlinetta?
Call us and obtain honest recommendations and sensible help for your particular situation
We would go to you to do the complete contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having countrywide cover, for Ferrari motorists particularly. We typically fix:
We are Ferrari specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Ferrari vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is fundamentally similar for virtually all cars. Of course it may vary a bit as every make has their particular distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically observes the following points:
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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