Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Mini is a very common mistake to make. And its remedy will depend on several different things. If perhaps you would like to find out what you must do to fix it then keep reading.
Let us discuss the main variables to consider when determining whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't just get any general so-and-so to attend your car. We are Mini experts and hold the qualifications and experience required to ensure that you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Mini? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Mini Cooper D Countryman?
Contact us and get genuine recommendations and practical help for your specific circumstance
We can go to you to perform the complete fuel retrieval & clean 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 top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting nationwide service, for Mini motorists particularly. We mainly attend to:
We are Mini specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Mini vehicles. Whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving again.
The procedure of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially the same for virtually all motor vehicles. As you can imagine it can vary somewhat as every make has their particular different fuel system. Even so it still generally observes the below points:
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 enquiries or require help please Contact Us!
We are able to 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.