Putting Diesel in a Petrol Ford is a well-known mistake to make. And its solution is dependent upon a number of things. In case you would like to find out what you need to do to sort it out then keep on reading.
Listed here are the most crucial factors to consider when figuring out whether or not to have your car drained:
Don't just have any untrained so-and-so to attend your car. We are Ford specialists and have the accreditation and expertise necessary to ensure that you are back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Ford? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Ford Fusion?
Contact us and get sincere guidance and practical help for your precise circumstance
We can come to you to do the complete contaminated fuel removal & clean right there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having countrywide coverage, for Ford motorists in particular. We typically deal with:
We are Ford specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Ford vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The system of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially identical for the majority of cars. Obviously it can differ a little as each brand has their particular fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically observes 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.
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We are able to get you going 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.