Putting Petrol in a Diesel SsangYong is a regular mistake to make. And what you want to do about it is dependent upon several different factors. In case you would like to know what to do about this then stay with me.
These are the most important variables to consider when deciding whether to have it drained:
Do not simply have any unqualified so-and-so to attend your car. We are SsangYong experts and have the skills and experience needed to make certain that you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Petrol in a Diesel SsangYong? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your SsangYong Musso 290?
Give us a call and obtain sincere recommendations and practical help for your precise circumstances
We are able to go to you to do the fuel removal & clean there on scene
When we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having countrywide service, for SsangYong motorists particularly. We mainly attend to:
We are SsangYong specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel SsangYong vehicles. Regardless of whether it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The procedure of draining Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is generally the same for virtually all vehicles. Obviously it may differ to some extent as every make has their particular fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally adheres to the below points:
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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