Putting Petrol in a Diesel Skoda is a regular problem. And what you have to do about it is determined by an assortment of things. In the event that you want to find out what to do about this then please read on.
Listed here are the key factors to take into account when determining whether to get a fuel drain:
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Mistakenly put Petrol in a Diesel Skoda? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Skoda Roomster Scout TDI?
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We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national cover, for Skoda motorists in particular. We typically deal with:
We are Skoda specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Skoda vehicles. Whether or not it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The method of removing Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is generally similar for the majority of vehicles. Needless to say it can differ to some degree as every make has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still fundamentally follows the below guidelines:
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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