Putting Diesel in a Petrol SsangYong is a very common problem. And exactly what you should do about it is determined by a few factors. Assuming you would like to know what to do to fix it then continue reading.
Listed below are the most crucial factors to be aware of when making a decision whether or not to get your car drained:
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Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol SsangYong? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your SsangYong Musso E32?
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We can come to you to undertake the fuel retrieval & flush there on scene
Once we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
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The method of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is fundamentally identical for the vast majority of vehicle makes. Obviously it can differ somewhat as every brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Having said that it still basically adheres to the following points:
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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