Putting Petrol in a Diesel Ford is a well-known mistake to make. And what you should do about it hinges on a number of things. If perhaps you want to find out what you ought to do to fix it then please read on.
These are the most important factors to keep in mind when choosing whether or not to get your car drained:
Avoid having any jack-of-all-trades to try to fix your car. We are Ford experts and have the qualifications and expertise required to ensure that you get back on the road with minimum hassle or worry.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Ford? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Ford Orion D?
Call us and get sincere advice and sensible assistance for your particular circumstance
We can go to you to carry out the contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we have finished you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide cover, for Ford motorists in particular. We predominantly attend to:
We are Ford specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Ford vehicles. Whether or not it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The process of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially the same for most vehicle makes. Of course it does vary somewhat as each manufacturer has their particular distinct fuel system. However it still adheres to the following principles:
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.
If you have any questions or require some help please Call us!
We can get you moving 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.