Putting Petrol in a Diesel BMW is a common problem. And its remedy varies according to a few factors. In case you want to know what you must do about this then read on.
Listed below are the key factors to be aware of when making a decision whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Keep away from getting any unqualified so-and-so to attend your automobile. We are BMW experts and hold the credentials and working experience necessary to make certain you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel BMW? Or even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 635d?
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When we have completed you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national coverage, for BMW motorists particularly. We mostly fix:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel BMW vehicles. No matter if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you going once again.
The technique of extracting Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence the same for virtually all cars. Of course it does vary to some degree as each make has their unique fuel system. Even so it still generally observes the following guidelines:
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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