Filling Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen is a regularly occurring mistake to make. And what you want to do about it is dependent upon a number of factors. If you would like to know what you should do about this then stay with me.
Listed below are the main variables to take into account whenever determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Steer clear of getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Volkswagen experts and possess the certification and experience necessary to ensure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Petrol in a Diesel Volkswagen? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Volkswagen Polo TDI?
Give us a call and receive honest advice and sensible assistance for your precise circumstances
We would reach you to perform the complete contaminated fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
When we are done you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national coverage, for Volkswagen motorists especially. We principally attend:
We are Volkswagen specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Volkswagen vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The method of extracting Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially identical for virtually all vehicles. Of course it does differ a bit as every make has their particular distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically follows the below points:
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.
If you have any questions or need help please Contact Us!
We can 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.