Filling Petrol in a Diesel Mini is a regularly occurring mistake. And its solution is determined by several different things. In case you would like to know what you must do to sort it out then continue reading.
These are the key variables to think about when deciding whether to have a fuel drain:
Don't just have any jack-of-all-trades to try to repair your automobile. We are Mini specialists and have the accreditation and experience required to ensure that you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Mini? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mini Cooper D Clubman?
Give us a call and get straightforward advice and practical help for your particular circumstances
We are able to reach you to carry out the full contaminated fuel drain & clean right there on scene
Once we have finished you can get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having national cover, for Mini motorists in particular. We mostly fix:
We are Mini specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Mini vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road once again.
The method of extracting Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially exactly the same for the vast majority of vehicles. Needless to say it can vary somewhat as every manufacturer has their particular distinct fuel system. Having said that it still fundamentally observes 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.
In case you have any concerns or need some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road once 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.