Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Ford is a common mistake. And its solution varies according to an assortment of things. If you want to find out what you should do about this then stay with me.
Listed here are the most crucial factors to keep in mind whenever making a decision whether to get your car drained:
Steer clear of getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Ford experts and have got the skills and practical experience required to make certain you get back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Ford? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Ford Escort TD?
Contact us and obtain straightforward advice and sensible help for your specific situation
We are able to go to you to do the complete fuel removal & clean right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, boasting countrywide service, for Ford motorists especially. We mostly fix:
We are Ford specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Ford vehicles. No matter if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The system of removing Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence similar for the vast majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it can vary a bit as every brand has their own different fuel system. Even so it still 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.
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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.