Filling Diesel in a Petrol Fiat is a regular problem. And its remedy will depend on a variety of factors. In case you want to find out what you should do about this then stay with me.
Listed here the main factors to take into account whenever figuring out whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't simply have any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Fiat experts and possess the credentials and knowledge required to make sure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Fiat? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Fiat Idea?
Call us and obtain genuine advice and sensible assistance for your specific situation
We would come to you to perform the full contaminated fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering national service, for Fiat motorists particularly. We mainly attend:
We are Fiat specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Fiat vehicles. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going once again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence exactly the same for most vehicles. Of course it may differ a bit as each make has their particular distinct fuel system. Even so it still essentially follows the below points:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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.
If you have any concerns or require help please Call us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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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.