Putting Diesel in a Petrol Hyundai is a fairly typical error. And what you should do about it hinges on a variety of factors. In case you would like to know what you should do about it then read on.
Let us discuss the main variables to think about when figuring out whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Keep away from getting any jack-of-all-trades to attend your vehicle. We are Hyundai specialists and hold the certification and experience required to ensure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Hyundai? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Hyundai Veloster?
Call us and receive honest guidance and practical assistance for your particular circumstance
We are able to reach you to carry out the fuel drain & flush there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national cover, for Hyundai motorists particularly. We predominantly fix:
We are Hyundai specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Hyundai vehicles. Regardless of whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going once again.
The system of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is fundamentally the same for most motor vehicles. As you can imagine it does vary to some extent as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. However it still generally follows the below points:
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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