Putting Petrol in a Diesel Toyota is a well-known mistake to make. And exactly what you want to do about it is determined by various factors. In the event that you want to know what you ought to do about it then please read on.
Here are the key factors to take into consideration when deciding on whether or not to have it drained:
Do not simply have any jack-of-all-trades to try to drain your automobile. We are Toyota specialists and have the qualifications and experience necessary to make certain you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Toyota? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Toyota Verso D-4D?
Contact us and get reliable recommendations and sensible help for your precise circumstances
We would reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, having countrywide service, for Toyota motorists particularly. We mainly fix:
We are Toyota specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Toyota vehicles. Whether or not it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you going again.
The system of extracting Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is basically similar for virtually all vehicles. Naturally it may differ a bit as each brand has their unique fuel system. Even so 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.
Should you have any enquiries or need some assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going once again.
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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.