Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Land Rover is a well-known mistake. And its solution is dependent upon a few factors. If you want to know what you should do about it then continue reading.
Right here are the most crucial variables to take into consideration when making a decision whether to have the car drained:
Don't simply get any untrained so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Land Rover experts and possess the credentials and expertise necessary to make certain you are back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Land Rover? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Contact us and obtain sincere recommendations and practical help for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to do the complete contaminated fuel drain & purge there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having national service, for Land Rover motorists especially. We mainly deal with:
We are Land Rover specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Land Rover vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going again.
The process of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is basically identical for a large number of vehicles. Needless to say it may differ a little as every make has their unique different fuel system. However it still essentially observes the following 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 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.