Fully qualified mechanic required for Baldoyle Auto Centre. Salary based on experience, Good diagnostic skills, good customer skills ability to work on own initiative. Must have full clean drivers license C license an advantage. CVs to info[at]baldoyleautocentre.ie or call 01-8321045
What to do if you put petrol in the tank of a diesel engine?
Do Not Turn On The Ignition.
Diesel is heavier than petrol, and much more oily. It needs pressure to be ignited and does not evaporate as petrol does. What happens after putting diesel on a tank is, diesel sank and injectors feed the engine a load of diesel. When you try to ignite the engine, spark plugs won’t be able to fire the diesel and the engine won’t start.
To fix the issue, draining the tank and filling it again with petrol, cleaning the injectors and finally cranking the engine to throw up the unwanted diesel would suffice. If fuel has entered the fuel lines it would be advisable to replace the fuel filter also just to be on the safe side.
Please do not start the engine or turn on the ignition as this will push the alien fuel through the system.
If this happens contact Baldoyle Auto Centre or your local mechanic and tell them the exact quantities and circumstances involved. If it’s only a small amount, they may reckon you will get away wit it but please be aware every case is different. The age and condition of the car, engine etc are crucial factors.
If it was a good few litres you will almost certainly have to get it drained – you have to balance the potential high cost of damage/repairs against the lesser price of draining the tank and flushing the system
The danger with petrol in diesel i that it reduces lubrication that can increase damage to the pump and injectors because you have more metal to metal contact.
Reminder no matter what do not turn on the ignition until you get advice from a mechanic that will give you time and expertise before any harm is done.
If you need advise we can be contacted at 018321045 and our workshop is based inside Baldoyle Industrial Estate in Dublin
Current Vacancies – Fully qualified Mechanics
Baldoyle Auto Centre is a fully Irish owned company and a leading provider of motoring services in the North Dublin area. The company is based in the Baldoyle Industrial Estate in a convenient location which offers easy access to both Dublin city and the surrounding area via the M50.
The company has built an excellent reputation as a one stop automotive repair and service centre offering top quality mechanical repairs and servicing, a full accident repair service and many other additional motoring services.
Many staff at the company previously worked at the well respected Teeling Motor Company in Howth and have been working as part of a close knit team for over 20 years. This experience, as well as on-going training, enables them to offer motoring services and customer care of the very highest standard.
Complementing the expert staff team, Baldoyle Autos workshop facilities fully equipped with the latest automotive equipment technology to carry out almost any job be it mechanical, electrical, diagnostic or bodywork to the highest of standard to keep customer vehicles safe, in perfect running order and in pristine condition.
We offer service, repairs and bodywork on all makes and models of car as well as light commercials vehicles.
we are now looking to recruit for fully qualified Mechanics to join our team at Baldoyle Auto Centre.
The applicant must have good communication skills, be able to work on own initiative and be able to work well as part of a team.
To apply call 01-8321045
Headlight Restoration
When you have a headlight restoration complete with us you will have clear, bright, durable long-lasting finish that will enhance safety and appearance.
A vehicle’s headlight enclosures come with factory original equipment manufacturer ultra violet protective coating. These types of enclosures are polymer based coated. They are bonded together before installation under intense UV light to be optically clear, durable and long lasting, but the natural elements over time (sunlight) will cause headlight lens to slowly oxidize and discolour. This cloudy look does not only look unappealing but actually restricts the brightness of the headlamps.
Benefits of headlight restoration
- A long lasting finish
- It is very cost effective
- Helps the environment by not throwing away the old headlight
- You can see better during night driving
- Adds value to the car
- Makes the front of your car look fresher
- Head lamp aim check is carried out after the restoration
Toyota Yaris headlight restoration saved our client €355
Two new headlamps & headlight alignment would cost approx €435
Headlight restoration completed at Baldoyle Auto Centre cost €80
Toyota Yaris Before Restoration
Toyota Yaris after Headlight Restoration
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