Putting Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a regularly occurring mistake to make. And its remedy is based on various factors. Assuming you would like to know what it is advisable to do to fix it then keep on reading.
Listed here the key factors to consider when figuring out whether or not to have it drained:
Avoid having any general so-and-so to try to fix your car. We are Mercedes experts and have got the accreditation and working experience required to make certain that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes SL 280?
Give us a call and get straightforward recommendations and sensible assistance for your specific circumstances
We can come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel retrieval & purge there on scene
When we have finished you should be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, offering national cover, for Mercedes motorists in particular. We mostly attend:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your home, we are able to get you going again.
The method of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is in essence exactly the same for virtually all motor vehicles. Naturally it does differ a bit as every brand has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally follows the below points:
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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 can get you going again.
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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.