Filling Petrol in a Diesel Renault is a usual problem. And exactly what you have to do about it is dependent upon several factors. Assuming you want to find out what you ought to do to fix it then keep on reading.
Listed here the most important variables to to consider when determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Don't just have any unqualified so-and-so to attend your automobile. We are Renault specialists and have the certification and experience necessary to make sure that you get back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel Renault? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Renault Trafic dCi?
Call us and receive genuine recommendations and sensible help for your exact situation
We are able to come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel removal & flush there on scene
When we have completed you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, for Renault motorists particularly. We primarily attend:
We are Renault specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Renault vehicles. No matter if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going again.
The process of draining Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially the same for the majority of motor vehicles. Naturally it does vary to some degree as each make has their own distinct fuel system. However it still essentially adheres to the following principles:
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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.
Should you have any concerns or require some 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.