Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Nissan is a well-known error. And its remedy depends upon a number of factors. In the event that you would like to find out what it is advisable to do to fix it then stay with me.
These are the most important variables to take into account when choosing whether to have the car drained:
Do not simply have any untrained so-and-so to try to fix your automobile. We are Nissan experts and hold the accreditation and knowledge needed to make certain you get back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Nissan? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Nissan Micra dCi?
Give us a call and get sincere guidance and practical assistance for your precise circumstances
We would go to you to do the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
As soon as we have finished you will be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having nationwide service, for Nissan motorists especially. We principally fix:
We are Nissan specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Nissan vehicles. Whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you moving once again.
The system of extracting Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially exactly the same for virtually all cars. As you can imagine it can vary to some extent as every brand has their particular fuel system. However it still basically follows the following principles:
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 the event that you have any concerns or require assistance please Call us!
We can get you going 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.