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Put Diesel in a Petrol Hyundai Sonata 2.4?
If you've gone and put the wrong fuel in your Hyundai 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 Hyundai's fuel tank capacity. So, what is the fuel capacity of a 2.4-litre Petrol Sonata 2.4? The answer is: the fuel tank capacity of most Hyundai Sonata 2.4s is about 70 litres (according to our database).
What to do about putting Diesel in a Petrol Hyundai 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 3.5 litres of Diesel in a Petrol Hyundai Sonata 2.4 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 3.5 and 7 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 7 litres of the wrong fuel in your Hyundai Sonata 2.4 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 Hyundais.
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 Hyundai fuel drain services
Call us for help with your misfuelled Hyundai.
Did you know this interesting little fact about Hyundai?
Chung Ju-Yung founded the Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company in 1947. The Hyundai Motor Company was founded in 1967 and, along with its 32.8% owned subsidiary, Kia Motors, together comprise the Hyundai Motor Group (which owns 51% of Kia). Makes sense? Absolutely not.Your vehicle details:
Make: Hyundai
Model: Sonata 2.4
Engine (cc): 2359
Engine (litres): 2.4
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Capacity: 70
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I had appreciated a great afternoon golfing during my holiday and was feeling contented the following morning as I was en route to aid a young family who were holidaying. They had pulled over after adding petrol in their Hyundai, and were around half an hour's drive away. I emerged at their car and smiled while I heard to the girl telling her spouse off for being so silly. "How could you possibly find a way to put the wrong fuel in the car?" she said to him. I attempted to clarify that this occurs frequently and that it's in reality nothing to be concerned about, and yet he in spite of everything got an earful by his missus. Unfortunate boy. Anyway, I extracted all the contaminated fuel, gave the fuel system a flush and gave it some appropriate fuel. Watching as they drove down the road I mouthed good bye and pondered on what her indoors would tell me if perhaps I made the very same mistake... I'd never live it down!
