Putting Petrol in a Diesel BMW is a common problem. And what you have to do about it is based on various factors. Assuming you would like to find out what you ought to do to fix it then please read on.
Listed here the most important variables to take into consideration when figuring out whether to get a fuel drain:
Do not simply have any jack-of-all-trades to try to drain your automobile. We are BMW specialists and possess the skills and practical experience required to ensure that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 335d?
Call us and obtain sincere recommendations and sensible help for your specific situation
We would reach you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel removal & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we have completed you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, having national coverage, for BMW motorists especially. We mostly fix:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel BMW vehicles. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going once again.
The system of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially the same for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can vary to some extent as each make has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially observes 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.
If you have any questions or need assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you going 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.