Filling Petrol in a Diesel Renault is a well-known error. And what you want to do about it hinges on several different things. In the event that you would like to know what it is advisable to do about this then continue reading.
Listed here the main factors to take into consideration whenever figuring out whether to get a fuel drain:
Don't just get any jack-of-all-trades to try to fix your automobile. We are Renault specialists and possess the credentials and knowledge required to make sure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Renault? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Renault Koleos dCi?
Give us a call and receive genuine guidance and sensible assistance for your exact circumstances
We are able to go to you to undertake the full contaminated fuel removal & purge right there on scene
Once we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having nationwide coverage, for Renault motorists particularly. We predominantly attend to:
We are Renault specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Renault vehicles. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road once again.
The procedure of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially the same for a large number of cars. As you can imagine it can differ to some extent as every manufacturer has their particular distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally follows the below points:
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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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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.