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Put Diesel in a Petrol Alfa Romeo 8C Spider?
If you've gone and put the wrong fuel in your Alfa Romeo 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 Alfa Romeo's fuel tank capacity. So, what is the fuel capacity of a 4.7-litre Petrol 8C Spider? The answer is: the fuel tank capacity of most Alfa Romeo 8C Spiders is about 80 litres (according to our database).
What to do about putting Diesel in a Petrol Alfa Romeo 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 4 litres of Diesel in a Petrol Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 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 4 and 8 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 8 litres of the wrong fuel in your Alfa Romeo 8C Spider 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 Alfa Romeos.
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 Alfa Romeo fuel drain services
Call us for help with your misfuelled Alfa Romeo.
Did you know this interesting little fact about Alfa Romeo?
The company's name is a combination of the original name, A.L.F.A. (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) and the last name of entrepreneur Nicola Romeo, who took control of the company in 1915. It is currently owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Italy.Your vehicle details:
Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 8C Spider
Engine (cc): 4691
Engine (litres): 4.7
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Capacity: 80
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A teenager who had only passed his test had misfueled his Alfa Romeo by getting unleaded in his diesel at the service station. He said, "This is only the second time I have put fuel in my car from the time when I purchased it and I do not know what to do." He was anxious because his father had just purchased him the car. He came across our company on the net and so called us immediately, scared about what he should do. Our guy on the telephones told him that we would be on scene within 45 minutes and to not start the car while he waited. We performed the fuel drain on his vehicle and he mentioned how impressed he was that it was handled so speedily and without any problem whatsoever.
