Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Honda is a usual mistake. And its solution is dependent upon several things. If perhaps you would like to find out what it is advisable to do to sort it out then keep on reading.
Here are the main variables to to consider when making a decision whether to get it drained:
Keep away from getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your car. We are Honda specialists and have got the certification and experience necessary to make certain you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Honda? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Honda Civic?
Give us a call and get genuine advice and practical help for your precise circumstance
We are able to reach you to undertake the full fuel removal & flush right there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting national service, for Honda motorists especially. We predominantly attend to:
We are Honda specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Honda vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving once again.
The technique of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is generally exactly the same for the majority of vehicle makes. As you can imagine it does differ to some degree as every manufacturer has their own fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally follows the below principles:
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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.