Putting Diesel in a Petrol Seat is a regularly occurring mistake. And what you need to do about it varies according to a few things. If perhaps you want to find out what you have to do about this then please read on.
Listed below are the main factors to to consider whenever making a decision whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Stay away from getting any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your vehicle. We are Seat specialists and possess the certification and working experience necessary to make certain you get back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Seat? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Seat Ibiza?
Give us a call and receive honest advice and sensible assistance for your exact circumstances
We would reach you to carry out the full contaminated fuel removal & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering national service, for Seat motorists especially. We typically deal with:
We are Seat specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Seat vehicles. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is basically identical for the majority of vehicles. Obviously it may differ a little as every manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still adheres to 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.
In the event that you have any queries or need our assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you moving 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.