Filling Petrol in a Diesel Hyundai is a fairly typical error. And its solution varies according to a few things. In case you would like to find out what you should do to sort it out then stay with me.
Here are the most important variables to consider whenever deciding whether to have a fuel drain:
Don't simply get any unqualified so-and-so to try to fix your vehicle. We are Hyundai experts and have got the skills and experience necessary to ensure you get back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel Hyundai? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Hyundai H-1 Starex TD?
Contact us and obtain honest guidance and practical assistance for your exact circumstance
We would come to you to do the full contaminated fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering nationwide coverage, for Hyundai motorists in particular. We typically attend:
We are Hyundai specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Hyundai vehicles. Even if it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving again.
The system of extracting Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially the same for most cars. Of course it can vary somewhat as each manufacturer has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still 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.
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