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Put Diesel in a Petrol Vauxhall Vectra GTS 3.2 V6?
If you've gone and put the wrong fuel in your Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall's fuel tank capacity. So, what is the fuel capacity of a 3.2-litre Petrol Vectra GTS 3.2 V6? The answer is: the fuel tank capacity of most Vauxhall Vectra GTS 3.2 V6s is about 61 litres (according to our database).
What to do about putting Diesel in a Petrol Vauxhall 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 3.05 litres of Diesel in a Petrol Vauxhall Vectra GTS 3.2 V6 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 3.05 and 6.1 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 6.1 litres of the wrong fuel in your Vauxhall Vectra GTS 3.2 V6 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 Vauxhalls.
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 Vauxhall fuel drain services
Call us for help with your misfuelled Vauxhall.
Did you know this interesting little fact about Vauxhall?
Vauxhall was founded by Alexander Wilson in 1857 and was bought by Andrew Betts Brown who named it Vauxhall Iron Works in 1897. It is currently an affiliated company of the German Adam Opel AG, both being wholly owned subsidiaries of General Motors.Your vehicle details:
Make: Vauxhall
Model: Vectra GTS 3.2 V6
Engine (cc): 3175
Engine (litres): 3.2
Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Capacity: 61
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This really was an unsociable time to be awake. It was about 3:30 in the morning and nobody was about. It had become quite dead so far, and Ray and I were loafing reading a number of old magazines. This was a rare quiet time. Actually it was indeed that tranquil that the instant my mobile inevitably rang I jumped! The voice stated: "I have just finished my evening shift and incredibly poured the wrong fuel in a diesel Vauxhall by mistake". I instructed him to tell us where he was and we headed out, arriving half an hour later. The contaminated fuel was cleaned from the motor. He said many thanks for showing up so fast. As we were coming back to base we spotted two ladies at the edge of the road who looked like they had a flat tyre. As a result we got out to change it, much to their delight.
