Putting Diesel in a Petrol Fiat is a common mistake to make. And its remedy is dependent upon an assortment of factors. If you want to know what you should do about it then continue reading.
Here are the most important factors to to consider whenever determining whether or not to have your car drained:
Refrain from getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Fiat specialists and hold the credentials and expertise required to make certain you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Fiat? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Fiat Cinquecento?
Give us a call and get reliable recommendations and practical assistance for your exact situation
We are able to reach you to do the contaminated fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
Once we have finished you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering nationwide service, for Fiat motorists especially. We mainly fix:
We are Fiat specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Fiat vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The technique of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially exactly the same for most vehicle makes. Of course it does differ to some degree as each make has their particular fuel system. Nevertheless it still observes 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.