Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Lotus is a very common mistake. And its remedy is dependent upon several things. Assuming you would like to find out what you should do about it then please read on.
Listed below are the most important variables to take into consideration when deciding on whether to get a fuel drain:
Keep away from getting any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your automobile. We are Lotus specialists and have the qualifications and working experience required to make certain you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Lotus? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Lotus Europa?
Give us a call and obtain honest recommendations and sensible assistance for your exact circumstances
We would reach you to perform the complete fuel removal & flush right there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, for Lotus motorists particularly. We principally attend to:
We are Lotus specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Lotus vehicles. Even if it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving again.
The technique of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally the same for the majority of motor vehicles. Of course it does differ to some degree as each make has their own fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially 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 questions or need some help please Contact Us!
We can get you going 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.