Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel BMW is a common mistake. And exactly what you want to do about it hinges on a few factors. Assuming you would like to know what it is advisable to do about it then stay with me.
Let us discuss the main factors to be aware of when deciding whether to have your car drained:
Don't just get any unqualified so-and-so to try to fix your automobile. We are BMW specialists and have the qualifications and experience needed to make certain that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel BMW? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your BMW 750d xDrive?
Contact us and receive straightforward guidance and sensible help for your exact situation
We can reach you to carry out the contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
When we have completed you can get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national service, for BMW motorists in particular. We mainly fix:
We are BMW specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel BMW vehicles. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The technique of extracting Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence exactly the same for the majority of cars. Of course it does vary slightly as each manufacturer has their particular fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially follows the following principles:
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 concerns or need our help please Call us!
We can get you going again.
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