Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel BMW is a regularly occurring mistake to make. And its solution depends upon a few factors. In the event that you want to find out what you ought to do about this then read on.
Let us discuss the main variables to to consider whenever choosing whether or not to get your car drained:
Stay away from having any jack-of-all-trades to try to fix your automobile. We are BMW experts and possess the qualifications and knowledge necessary to make sure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel BMW? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 725tds?
Contact us and receive genuine advice and practical assistance for your specific circumstance
We are able to come to you to carry out the complete fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
Once we have completed you are able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering nationwide cover, for BMW motorists in particular. We mostly attend:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel BMW vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going again.
The technique of removing Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is in essence identical for the majority of motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can differ to some extent as every brand has their unique different fuel system. However it still basically 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 the event that you have any questions or require help please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road 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.