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Put Diesel in a Petrol Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.4?
If you've gone and put the wrong fuel in your Volkswagen you probably want to know what you should do about it. The answer to this question depends on the quantity of Diesel you put in your Petrol car.
The first thing we need to look at is the Volkswagen's fuel tank capacity. So, what is the fuel capacity of a 1.4-litre Petrol Polo Classic 1.4? The answer is: the fuel tank capacity of most Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.4s is about 45 litres (according to our database).
What to do about putting Diesel in a Petrol Volkswagen will vary dependent on the amount of Diesel used. So, there are three possible scenarios:
(Please Note: These figures are approximates. Running an engine on any amount of incorrect fuel can cause damage, regardless of contamination percentage. Information given here is advice based solely on our customer reports and case histories. Full details should be procured from your vehicle manufacturer.)- FIVE PERCENT: If you put less than 2.25 litres of Diesel in a Petrol Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.4 then in most cases, if the car's tank is completely filled with the correct fuel before it is started, it will probably be fine.
- FIVE TO TEN PERCENT: If you've put between 2.25 and 4.5 litres then you should probably give us a call. This is the grey area where sometimes you can get away with just topping it up, and sometimes you can't. Call us and, with a bit more information, we'll be able to give you the best advice on what to do next.
- If you've put more than 4.5 litres of the wrong fuel in your Volkswagen Polo Classic 1.4 then you should definitely get it drained. This equates to more than 10% contamination and exceeds any "safe" contamination level.
To be completely sure you are doing the right thing, give us a call. We can provide sensible advice based on thousands of successfully resolved fuel contaminations. Additionally, no matter where you are in the UK, we are able to get a fuel drain vehicle out to you to perform a full fuel drain on your vehicle. And we are specialists in conducting fuel drains on Volkswagens.
As one of the UKs largest independent mobile fuel drain services Wrong Fuel Drainage Solutions is proud to boast full nationwide UK coverage. We have fuel drain technicians in all major cities as well as a network of subcontractors spanning the length and breadth of the country.
On a vehicle that has been run on the wrong/contaminated fuel we can also:
- Flush the fuel lines
- Prime the system with clean fuel (provided at pump price if needed)
- Purge all contaminated fuel from the system
- Clear the fuel filter and flush it clean
- Additive (provided at cost) in the fuel tank to clean and lubricate everything
- Full diagnostic run to clear any fault codes associated with the misfuel
We provide specialist Volkswagen fuel drain services
Call us for help with your misfuelled Volkswagen.
Did you know this interesting little fact about Volkswagen?
Volkswagen is the flagship marque of the Volkswagen Group and is the largest automaker worldwide currently. Volkswagen translates as "People's Automobile" and was originally established in 1937 by the German Labour Front under direction from Adolf Hitler to Ferdinand Porsche (the founder or Porsche).Your vehicle details:
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Polo Classic 1.4
Engine (cc): 1390
Engine (litres): 1.4
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Capacity: 45
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I had a wonderful evening fishing on the weekend and was feeling satisfied with myself the next working day as I set off to assist a young couple on holiday. They had pulled over after putting diesel into their Volkswagen, and were roughly an hour away. I turned up at their location and laughed while I heard to the girl telling her man off for turning out to be so daft. "Just how could you conceivably find a way to fill up with the wrong fuel?" she said to him. I tried to explain that this problem goes on quite frequently and that it is absolutely nothing to stress about, even so he still had an ear bashing. Unfortunate guy. Anyhow, I drained the polluted fuel, flushed the engine and gave it some appropriate fuel. While they drove off I waved bon voyage and pondered on what her indoors would tell me if perhaps I did the exact same thing... I'd personally never ever live it down!
