Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Audi is a very common mistake to make. And what you have to do about it will depend on a number of factors. If you want to know what you must do to fix it then keep reading.
These are the most important factors to consider whenever choosing whether to have a fuel drain:
Stay away from having any unqualified so-and-so to attend your vehicle. We are Audi specialists and possess the certification and working experience required to make sure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Audi? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Audi TT TDI Quattro?
Call us and obtain straightforward guidance and practical assistance for your particular situation
We are able to come to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having countrywide cover, for Audi motorists especially. We mostly deal with:
We are Audi specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Audi vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The process of removing Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is generally exactly the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Needless to say it can differ to some extent as every brand has their unique distinct fuel system. Even so it still adheres to the below guidelines:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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.
In the event that you have any queries or want our help please Contact Us!
We can get you going again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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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.