Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a well-known problem. And what you should do about it is determined by various things. If you would like to know what to do about it then keep on reading.
Listed below are the most important factors to think about whenever choosing whether or not to get a fuel drain:
Don't just have any untrained so-and-so to attend your automobile. We are Mercedes experts and have the qualifications and experience required to make certain you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes S63 AMG?
Call us and get sincere advice and sensible assistance for your particular situation
We would reach you to undertake the fuel drain & clean there on scene
Once we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, offering nationwide service, for Mercedes motorists in particular. We predominantly deal with:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence identical for virtually all vehicle makes. Needless to say it may vary somewhat as every make has their own fuel system. Nevertheless it still essentially observes 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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