Putting Diesel in a Petrol Honda is a regular mistake to make. And what you have to do about it is based on a number of things. In the event that you would like to find out what you should do about this then please read on.
Here are the most crucial factors to keep in mind whenever figuring out whether or not to have your car drained:
Stay away from getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Honda experts and have the skills and practical experience necessary to make sure that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Honda? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Honda Jazz?
Give us a call and receive honest recommendations and practical assistance for your specific circumstances
We are able to go to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & 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 specialists in the UK, having nationwide cover, for Honda motorists especially. We predominantly attend to:
We are Honda specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Honda vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going once again.
The method of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially the same for most cars. As you can imagine it can vary somewhat as every brand has their unique fuel system. Even so it still generally observes the following guidelines:
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.
Should you have any queries or need help please Call us!
We can 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.