Bad fuel in your Saab 9000? Diesel in a Petrol Saab?

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Filling Diesel in a Petrol Saab is a well-known mistake. And what you should do about it depends on several different things. If perhaps you want to find out what you should do about this then stay with me.
Listed below are the most important variables to think about whenever deciding whether or not to get a fuel drain:

1. Exactly how much Diesel did you put in the Saab, bearing in mind that the fuel tank capacity of the Saab 9000 is most likely approximately 66 litres?
   1. A modest quantity of Diesel, something like 3.3 litres of Diesel in a Petrol 9000 will in most cases not be a major problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that quantities under 3.3 litres (which is about 5% of the fuel tank capacity) is oftentimes able to be adequately diluted simply by completely filling up the remainder of the tank with Petrol.
      It is rather unusual to come across an automobile suffering from issues due to less than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Keep in mind it is very unusual - definitely not impossible to encounter. You will discover certain automobiles that don't endure any quantity of fuel contamination in the slightest.
   2. Anywhere between 3.3 and 6.6 litres of Diesel in the Saab (5 to 10%) is a 50/50 scenario. Our practical experience has proven that as many drivers get away with this as all those who don't. Whenever you are deciding on whether or not to risk it and just fill it up remember that it is much like wagering it all on black - you've got a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything in excess of 6.6 litres of Diesel in a Petrol 9000 should really as soon as possible be drained out because your likelihood of driving with this quantity of contamination is undoubtedly lower than one in fifty - really long odds.
2. Put Diesel in a Petrol Saab and drove it: Have you observed any performance issues since putting the bad fuel in the 9000? In that case, have it emptied regardless of the amount of Diesel or even the contamination ratio. Proceeding to drive driving a vehicle that is already starting to suffer from the effects of fuel contamination will probably typically be responsible for even more damage being caused to your fuel system.
3. Are you interested in reassurance?
   Then simply just get it removed. Regardless of the contamination percentage, there is invariably some amount of threat affiliated with running a Petrol motor on Petrol contaminated with the incorrect fuel. Probable consequences of driving on the incorrect fuel can include the engine refusing to start, running unevenly, loss in power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, damaged or clogged injectors, and so forth. These are some of the most common Diesel in Petrol warning signs, and should you observe any of them cease driving and get it drained right away.

Don't just get any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your vehicle. We are Saab specialists and have got the credentials and working experience necessary to make sure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.