Putting Diesel in a Petrol Ford is a regularly occurring mistake. And its solution is based on a number of factors. If perhaps you want to find out what you ought to do to fix it then keep on reading.
Listed here are the key variables to think about whenever making a decision whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't simply get any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your automobile. We are Ford experts and possess the qualifications and knowledge needed to make sure that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Ford? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Ford Fiesta?
Call us and receive straightforward advice and practical assistance for your exact situation
We would come to you to perform the full fuel removal & purge right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national service, for Ford motorists in particular. We mainly fix:
We are Ford specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Ford vehicles. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The procedure of removing Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally the same for virtually all motor vehicles. Needless to say it does differ a bit as every make has their particular distinct fuel system. Even so it still basically follows the below principles:
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 questions or require some assistance please Call us!
We are able to get you going once again.
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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.