Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Kia is a fairly typical mistake. And exactly what you want to do about it will depend on a variety of things. If you want to find out what it is best to do to sort it out then keep on reading.
Listed below are the most important factors to consider whenever determining whether to have a fuel drain:
Avoid getting any unqualified so-and-so to try to drain your vehicle. We are Kia experts and have got the certification and knowledge needed to make certain that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Kia? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Kia Soul CRDi?
Call us and obtain straightforward advice and sensible assistance for your precise situation
We can reach you to do the full fuel drain & flush there on scene
As soon as we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting national service, for Kia motorists in particular. We mainly attend:
We are Kia specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Kia vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going again.
The technique of draining Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is basically identical for virtually all vehicles. Obviously it may differ to some extent as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. Having said that it still essentially adheres to the following 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.
If you have any concerns or need assistance please Contact Us!
We can get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
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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.