Filling Diesel in a Petrol Volvo is a very common error. And its remedy depends upon a number of factors. If perhaps you would like to find out what you ought to do about this then keep on reading.
Listed below are the most crucial variables to be aware of whenever figuring out whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Don't just get any general so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Volvo experts and have the accreditation and expertise needed to make sure that you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Volvo? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Volvo S90?
Contact us and receive reliable advice and sensible help for your specific circumstance
We would reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
Once we have completed you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, for Volvo motorists especially. We mostly attend:
We are Volvo specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Volvo vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving again.
The method of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially the same for the vast majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it may differ somewhat as each brand has their own fuel system. However it still basically 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.
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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.