Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a well-known mistake. And what you want to do about it is based on a few things. If perhaps you want to know what to do about it then keep on reading.
Let us discuss the key variables to think about when deciding whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't just have any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Mercedes experts and possess the qualifications and experience needed to ensure you are back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes ML 320?
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We are able to go to you to do the full fuel removal & clean there on scene
As soon as we have finished you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the leading wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide cover, for Mercedes motorists in particular. We principally attend:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Whether or not it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you on the road again.
The procedure of removing Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is basically the same for virtually all vehicle makes. As you can imagine it may differ a little as each brand has their own fuel system. However it still adheres to the below guidelines:
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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