Incorrect fuel in your Mercedes C230? Diesel in your Petrol Mercedes?

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Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a regular problem. And its remedy depends upon a number of things. Assuming you would like to know what you should do about it then stay with me.
Let us discuss the most important factors to take into account whenever making a decision whether or not to get a fuel drain:

  1. What level of Diesel did you put in to the Mercedes, considering that the fuel capacity of your Mercedes C230 is probably about 62 litres?
    1. A tiny quantity of Diesel, less than 3.1 litres of Diesel in a Petrol C230 will normally not necessarily be a massive problem. Experience has shown us that quantities under 3.1 litres (roughly 5% of the entire fuel tank volume) is often capable of being completely diluted through thoroughly topping up the tank with Petrol.
      It's relatively rare to encounter a car going through issues with less than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Please remember it is rare - definitely not impossible to find. There are actually a few motor vehicles that don't stand any level of contamination at all.
    2. Anywhere between 3.1 and 6.2 litres of Diesel in the Mercedes (5 to 10%) is more of a 50/50 condition. Our working experience has confirmed that as many drivers get away with this as all those who don't. Any time you are figuring out whether to risk it and just simply top it up recognise that it is very much like gambling your car on black - you have a 50/50 chance of it working.
    3. Anything in excess of 6.2 litres of Diesel in a Petrol C230 really should straightaway be removed seeing as your likelihood of driving with that amount of contamination is certainly less than one in fifty - seriously huge odds.
  2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes and drove it: Have you seen any kind of performance troubles after putting the incorrect fuel in your C230? In that case, have it emptied regardless of the volume of Diesel or even the contamination percentage. Continually driving a vehicle that is now beginning to suffer from the effect of fuel contamination will probably definitely be responsible for progressively more damage affecting your fuel system.
  3. Do you need security?
    You should get it removed. Whatever the contamination percentage, there is invariably a certain level of danger affiliated with running a Petrol motor on Petrol contaminated with Diesel. Possible final outcomes of driving on the wrong fuel include things like the engine not starting, running lumpy, decrease in power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, damaged or blocked injectors, and the like. These are some of the most frequently seen Diesel in Petrol symptoms, and if you recognise any of them then stop and have it removed asap.

Refrain from having any jack-of-all-trades to attend your vehicle. We are Mercedes specialists and have got the skills and experience required to make certain that you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.


Put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes

Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes C230?

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We are the leading wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having national coverage, for Mercedes motorists particularly. We mostly attend:

  • Unleaded petrol in Diesel Vehicle
  • Diesel in an Unleaded Petrol Vehicle
  • AdBlue fuel contamination
  • Water contamination

We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Whether or not it is at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.

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The Process

The technique of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is basically similar for a large number of vehicles. Needless to say it can vary to some extent as each make has their own fuel system. Even so it still essentially observes the following guidelines:

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Empty the Fuel Tank

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System Flush

Clean out the fuel lines & pumps

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Vehicle Restart

Get the car up and running again

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Diesel in Petrol Questions

When someone has put Diesel in a Petrol car they have a few very common questions. So we have compiled a list of the most Frequently Asked Questions for you

I put Diesel in a Petrol car and drove it. What do I do?

Answer

Turn off the car as soon as possible and call us. Continuing to run a vehicle on the wrong fuel can potentially damage it. We will be able to give you advice and assistance based on your circumstances

Will driving a Petrol car on Diesel cause damage to it?

Answer

It can. However, if the problem is caught and remedied quickly the risks will be minimal. Of the 1,500 vehicles we attend every month, less than 0.5% have suffered and substantial damage requiring parts replacement.

How much Diesel can I get away with in a Petrol car?

Answer

The safe answer is none. However you might be able to get away with a very low contamination ratio. That being said, we always highly recommend draining anything over a 5% contamination ratio asap.

I know about petrol in diesel, but what about Super Unleaded?

Answer

Putting Super Unleaded, or Shell V-Power, BP Ultimate Unleaded, etc, will have the exact same effect as putting regular unleaded petrol in your diesel car and will need to be drained out and flushed.

Will getting you to do a fuel drain void my warranty?

Answer

No! The EU Block Exemption Regulations clearly state that "the work can be carried out by as long as that garage uses manufacturer approved parts and correctly follows the manufacturer's service schedule."

Can I top it up with Petrol and add some 2-stroke oil?

Answer

This might work on some vehicles in some cases, but in the majority on instances it won't and you risk damaging the Lambda sensors as well as fuel pump and injectors, just as a regular misfuel.

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