Filling Petrol in a Diesel Volvo is a common error. And what you need to do about it will depend on several different factors. In case you would like to find out what to do to sort it out then read on.
Listed here the most important variables to think about when making a decision whether or not to have your car drained:
Keep away from having any untrained so-and-so to try to drain your vehicle. We are Volvo specialists and have the accreditation and knowledge required to make certain that you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Volvo? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Volvo S40D?
Call us and receive sincere recommendations and sensible help for your specific situation
We are able to come to you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel drain & clean there on scene
Once we have finished you are able to get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting national service, for Volvo motorists particularly. We principally attend to:
We are Volvo specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Volvo vehicles. Whether it is at the roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you moving once again.
The technique of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is generally the same for the vast majority of cars. Needless to say it may vary a bit as every make has their unique fuel system. However it still fundamentally observes the following 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.
In case you have any questions or require some assistance please Contact Us!
We are able to get you going 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.