Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Audi is a regularly occurring error. And its solution is dependent upon several things. Assuming you would like to find out what it is advisable to do to fix it then read on.
Listed here are the key variables to take into consideration whenever determining whether to get it drained:
Keep away from getting any jack-of-all-trades to try to repair your vehicle. We are Audi experts and possess the qualifications and knowledge needed to make certain you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or worry.
Inadvertently put Petrol in a Diesel Audi? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Audi A8 TDI?
Call us and receive genuine recommendations and sensible assistance for your particular circumstance
We can come to you to perform the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having national coverage, for Audi motorists particularly. We predominantly attend:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Audi vehicles. Whether or not it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The method of draining Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is fundamentally exactly the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Naturally it can vary to some extent as every brand has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still observes the following guidelines:
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When someone has put Petrol in a Diesel 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.