Putting Diesel in a Petrol Honda is a very common error. And what you should do about it is based on a variety of things. Assuming you would like to find out what you have to do about it then read on.
Right here are the main factors to keep in mind whenever choosing whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Keep away from having any unqualified mechanic to try to fix your vehicle. We are Honda specialists and have the skills and experience needed to ensure that you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Honda? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Honda S2000?
Contact us and get reliable advice and practical help for your particular circumstances
We would go to you to undertake the full contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering countrywide cover, for Honda motorists in particular. We primarily fix:
We are Honda specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Honda vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is essentially the same for a large number of motor vehicles. Naturally it does vary to some extent as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. Even so it still essentially 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.
In the event that you have any concerns or require help please Call us!
We are able to get you on the road 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.