Filling Petrol in a Diesel Skoda is a regular mistake to make. And exactly what you should do about it is based on a variety of things. If perhaps you would like to know what you must do about this then keep on reading.
Listed here are the key factors to take into consideration whenever choosing whether to get a fuel drain:
Stay away from having any jack-of-all-trades to try to fix your car. We are Skoda specialists and have the qualifications and experience needed to make certain that you get back on the road with little hassle or worry.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Skoda? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Skoda Felicia D?
Give us a call and obtain honest advice and practical help for your particular circumstance
We can reach you to carry out the fuel removal & flush right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you will be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national cover, for Skoda motorists in particular. We mainly fix:
We are Skoda specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Skoda vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving once again.
The technique of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence the same for the vast majority of cars. Obviously it may differ slightly as every make has their unique fuel system. However it still generally follows the following guidelines:
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.
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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.