Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mazda is a common mistake to make. And its solution varies according to various factors. Assuming you would like to know what it is advisable to do about this then read on.
These are the most crucial factors to take into consideration whenever choosing whether or not to have it drained:
Do not simply get any untrained so-and-so to try to fix your car. We are Mazda specialists and possess the accreditation and working experience required to ensure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Mazda? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mazda 2?
Call us and get straightforward recommendations and sensible help for your specific circumstance
We can go to you to carry out the full fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
As soon as we have finished you can get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national service, for Mazda motorists particularly. We typically attend:
We are Mazda specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mazda vehicles. Whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The method of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is generally identical for most cars. Obviously it can vary slightly as every manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. However it still follows the below guidelines:
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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 case you have any queries or want some help please Call us!
We can get you on the road 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.