Putting Petrol in a Diesel Toyota is a very common mistake to make. And its remedy hinges on a number of factors. If you would like to find out what you have to do to sort it out then please read on.
Right here are the most important factors to be aware of whenever deciding whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not just have any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your car. We are Toyota specialists and hold the qualifications and experience needed to make sure that you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel Toyota? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Toyota RAV4 D-4D?
Contact us and receive sincere guidance and sensible help for your precise circumstances
We are able to reach you to do the full fuel drain & cleanse there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting national cover, for Toyota motorists particularly. We principally attend:
We are Toyota specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Toyota vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going again.
The process of getting rid of Petrol from a Diesel car is essentially similar for the vast majority of motor vehicles. Naturally it can vary to some extent as each brand has their unique different fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally observes 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.
In the event that you have any questions or need assistance please Call 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.