Filling Petrol in a Diesel Toyota is a common error. And its remedy is dependent upon a number of things. If perhaps you want to find out what to do about it then stay with me.
Here are the most crucial variables to take into account whenever making a decision whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Do not simply get any untrained so-and-so to try to repair your car. We are Toyota experts and hold the qualifications and working experience required to ensure that you get back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.
Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel Toyota? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Toyota Auris D-4D?
Contact us and receive reliable advice and practical assistance for your exact circumstance
We are able to come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel retrieval & clean right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering national service, for Toyota motorists especially. We mainly attend to:
We are Toyota specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Toyota vehicles. Regardless of whether it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of removing Petrol from a Diesel car is in essence similar for a large number of vehicles. Obviously it may differ to some degree as each manufacturer has their unique different fuel system. However it still generally follows the below 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.
Should you have any enquiries or need some help please Call us!
We can get you moving 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.