Contaminated fuel in a Volvo xC90? Diesel in a Petrol Volvo?

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Filling Diesel in a Petrol Volvo is a usual mistake. And its solution is dependent upon an assortment of factors. In case you would like to find out what you should do about this then stay with me.
These are the key variables to take into account whenever determining whether to get a fuel drain:

1. How much Diesel have you put into the Volvo, taking into account that the fuel tank capacity of the Volvo xC90 is normally about 70 litres?
   1. A tiny amount of Diesel, something like 3.5 litres of Diesel in a Petrol xC90 will in most situations not really be a major problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that quantities less than 3.5 litres (which is about 5% of the fuel tank) is in many instances able to be sufficiently diluted by wholly topping the rest of the tank with the correct fuel.
      It's extremely rare to come across a motor vehicle suffering from difficulties because of less than 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Keep in mind it's unusual - definitely not impossible to encounter. There are some automobiles that will not endure any level of fuel contamination whatsoever.
   2. In between 3.5 and 7 litres of Diesel in the Volvo (from 5 to 10%) is a 50/50 scenario. Our practical experience has shown that as many drivers get away with it as those people who break down. Any time you are deciding whether to chance it and basically fill it up consider that it is very much like gambling everything on black - you will have a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything more than 7 litres of Diesel in a Petrol xC90 should really straight away be drained since your likelihood of driving with this quantity of contamination is more than likely less than one in fifty - definitely big odds.
2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol Volvo and drove it: Have you spotted any performance difficulties as a result of putting the wrong fuel in your xC90? In that case, have it removed no matter the volume of Diesel or even the contamination ratio. Proceeding to run running a vehicle that is starting to suffer from the effects of wrong fuel contamination will probably typically be responsible for progressively more harm being done to the fuel system components.
3. Are you looking for reassurance?
   You should get it drained. Whatever the contamination ratio, there is always some amount of threat affiliated with operating a Petrol motor on Petrol contaminated with the incorrect fuel. Probable implications of driving a vehicle on the wrong fuel include the engine not starting, running lumpy, decrease in power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn out or bunged injectors, etc. These are some of the most typical Diesel in Petrol signs and symptoms, and should you notice any of them stop and have it drained asap.

Stay away from having any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your car. We are Volvo experts and have the certification and experience necessary to make certain that you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.