Filling Petrol in a Diesel Land Rover is a fairly typical mistake. And its remedy depends on several different things. If you would like to know what you need to do to sort it out then please read on.
Right here are the key variables to take into consideration whenever deciding whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't simply have any jack-of-all-trades to try to drain your automobile. We are Land Rover experts and possess the certification and practical experience necessary to ensure you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel Land Rover? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Land Rover Range Rover Sport SDV6?
Call us and obtain sincere recommendations and practical help for your specific circumstances
We are able to go to you to perform the complete fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering countrywide coverage, for Land Rover motorists particularly. We predominantly attend to:
We are Land Rover specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Land Rover vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The technique of extracting Petrol from a Diesel car is generally similar for most cars. Of course it can vary slightly as each make has their unique fuel system. Having said that it still essentially follows the following points:
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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