Wrong fuel in your Fiat Punto Multijet? Petrol in a Diesel Fiat?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel Fiat is a very common problem. And its remedy is based on a number of factors. If you would like to know what you have to do to sort it out then read on.
Listed here are the key factors to consider when making a decision whether or not to have a fuel drain:

1. What level of Petrol have you put in the Fiat, taking into consideration that the fuel tank capacity of the Fiat Punto Multijet is normally about 49 litres?
   1. Hardly any Petrol, something like 2.45 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Punto Multijet will most of the time not be a significant problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that an amount under 2.45 litres (approximately 5% of the fuel tank capacity) is in many instances capable of being adequately diluted through wholly topping the rest of the tank with the appropriate fuel.
      It is rather uncommon to encounter a motor vehicle having difficulties because of below 5% wrong fuel contamination. Remember that it is rare - definitely not impossible to find. There are actually a few automobiles that don't stand any degree of fuel contamination whatsoever.
   2. In between 2.45 and 4.9 litres of Petrol in the Fiat (from 5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 scenario. Our expertise has confirmed that as many drivers get away with this as those who break down. Whenever you are deciding upon whether or not to chance it and just fill it up consider that it is very much like betting all of it on black - you have got a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything over 4.9 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Punto Multijet must immediately be removed seeing that your probability of succeeding with this amount of contamination is more than likely less than one in fifty - really big odds.
2. Put some Petrol in a Diesel Fiat and drove it: Have you noted any kind of performance concerns since putting the bad fuel in your Punto Multijet? If you have, have it drained irrespective of the volume of Petrol or even the contamination ratio. Continually running a car that is currently beginning to suffer the consequences of wrong fuel contamination can just end up in even more damage affecting your fuel system.
3. Do you need reassurance?
   Then get it removed. Regardless of the contamination percentage, there is always some extent of threat associated with running a Diesel engine on fuel contaminated with Petrol. Probable consequences of driving on the incorrect fuel normally include the motor not starting, running unevenly, loss of power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, worn out or clogged injectors, and so forth. These are some of the most common Petrol in Diesel warning signs, and in the event that you notice any of them cease driving and get it drained as soon as possible.

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