Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a regularly occurring mistake. And exactly what you need to do about it varies according to several different factors. In the event that you would like to know what you must do about this then stay with me.
Listed below are the most important factors to think about whenever deciding whether to get your car drained:
Do not simply have any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your car. We are Mercedes specialists and have the qualifications and expertise needed to ensure you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Unintentionally put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes CL500?
Contact us and receive reliable recommendations and sensible assistance for your exact circumstances
We are able to go to you to perform the complete contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
When we have completed you can get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting countrywide coverage, for Mercedes motorists particularly. We mainly attend to:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Whether it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you going once again.
The system of extracting Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence identical for a large number of vehicles. Obviously it may differ to some extent as every brand has their own fuel system. Having said that it still basically adheres to the below guidelines:
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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."
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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We empty the fuel tank via the filler neck, the sender unit, or even the fuel lines themselves
We can flush the fuel system, purging contaminants from the lines, filter and pumps
We can put clean fuel back in the car and get it up and running again, ready to drive away.