Putting Diesel in a Petrol Rover is a fairly typical mistake to make. And exactly what you should do about it hinges on a variety of factors. In case you would like to find out what you must do about it then read on.
Let us discuss the most crucial factors to keep in mind when choosing whether or not to get the car drained:
Don't just get any unqualified mechanic to attend your automobile. We are Rover specialists and have the accreditation and practical experience needed to make certain that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Rover? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Rover 618 i?
Call us and obtain honest guidance and practical assistance for your specific circumstances
We can come to you to do the complete fuel drain & clean there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering countrywide cover, for Rover motorists especially. We mostly attend:
We are Rover specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Rover vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The technique of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Needless to say it does vary somewhat as each brand has their particular distinct fuel system. Having said that it still generally observes the following principles:
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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.
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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.