Filling Petrol in a Diesel Peugeot is a regular error. And exactly what you need to do about it hinges on a few factors. Assuming you would like to know what you should do about this then please read on.
Listed below are the most crucial factors to take into account when figuring out whether or not to have your car drained:
Don't simply have any unqualified so-and-so to try to fix your automobile. We are Peugeot specialists and have got the skills and working experience required to make certain you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Peugeot? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Peugeot Partner Hdi?
Give us a call and receive honest guidance and sensible help for your specific situation
We are able to go to you to do the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & cleanse there on scene
When we are done you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having nationwide cover, for Peugeot motorists in particular. We typically fix:
We are Peugeot specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Peugeot vehicles. No matter if it's at the roadside, on a filling 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 the same for most vehicle makes. Of course it may differ somewhat as each make has their particular different fuel system. Having said that it still generally observes 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.
Should you have any queries or need some help please Call us!
We are able to get you on the road again.
Fuel Fixer Ltd, Linx House, 147 London Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1ET
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Fully Insured
VAT Registered
APEX Certified
Fully Mobile
Professionally Trained
Roadside/Forecourt/Home