Putting Petrol in a Diesel Rover is a very common problem. And exactly what you need to do about it hinges on various factors. Assuming you would like to know what you must do about this then read on.
Let us discuss the most crucial factors to take into account whenever deciding whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't just have any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Rover specialists and hold the qualifications and practical experience necessary to ensure you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Rover? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Rover 418 D?
Give us a call and receive straightforward recommendations and sensible assistance for your precise situation
We would come to you to do the complete fuel removal & flush there on scene
As soon as we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting countrywide service, for Rover motorists especially. We principally attend to:
We are Rover specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Rover vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going once again.
The technique of removing Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially identical for the majority of vehicle makes. Of course it can vary somewhat as each brand has their particular fuel system. However it still fundamentally follows the following 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.
If you have any concerns or want our help please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once 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.