Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel BMW is a regularly occurring mistake to make. And what you want to do about it will depend on several different factors. If you want to find out what to do about this then keep on reading.
Let us discuss the most crucial factors to think about whenever determining whether to get it drained:
Keep away from getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your car. We are BMW specialists and have the accreditation and expertise needed to ensure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 320xd?
Call us and obtain reliable recommendations and sensible help for your exact circumstance
We are able to come to you to carry out the contaminated fuel removal & cleanse there on scene
When we have finished you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, for BMW motorists especially. We mostly attend:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel BMW vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of removing Petrol from a Diesel car is fundamentally the same for most vehicles. Needless to say it can vary slightly as each brand has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still generally adheres to the following points:
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 case you have any concerns or want assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you moving once again.
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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.