Incorrect fuel in your Mercedes B160 CDI? Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a usual error. And exactly what you need to do about it is based on a variety of things. If perhaps you would like to find out what it is best to do about it then keep on reading.
Here are the main factors to consider when figuring out whether to get a fuel drain:

1. Exactly how much Petrol have you put into the Mercedes, keeping in mind that the fuel capacity of your Mercedes B160 CDI is in most cases about 50 litres?
   1. A modest quantity of Petrol, less than 2.5 litres of Petrol in a Diesel B160 CDI will most of the time not necessarily be a significant problem. Experience has taught us that anything under 2.5 litres (roughly 5% of the overall fuel tank capacity) is generally able to be sufficiently diluted through totally filling up the remainder of the tank with the correct fuel.
      It is rather rare to encounter an automobile having difficulties due to lower than 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Do not forget that it is uncommon - in no way impossible to find. You will discover a number of cars that will not stand any degree of fuel contamination whatsoever.
   2. In between 2.5 and 5 litres of Petrol in the Mercedes (5 to 10%) is more of a 50/50 condition. Our working experience has confirmed that as many motorists get away with this as all those who break down. Any time you're figuring out whether to risk it and simply fill it up recognise that it is much like gambling it all on black - you've got a 50/50 chance of it working out.
   3. Anything more than 5 litres of Petrol in a Diesel B160 CDI should promptly be removed as your probability of driving with this quantity of contamination is almost certainly below one in 50 - seriously long odds.
2. Put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes and drove it: Have you seen any kind of performance difficulties ever since putting the wrong fuel in your B160 CDI? If you have, get it emptied irrespective of the quantity of Petrol or even the contamination ratio. Still running an automobile that is beginning to suffer the effect of wrong fuel contamination will probably just lead to more and more harm affecting your fuel system components.
3. Do you need peace of mind?
   You should get it emptied. No matter the contamination ratio, there is always a certain level of threat caused by running a Diesel engine on fuel contaminated with the incorrect fuel. Likely outcomes of driving a vehicle on the wrong fuel normally include the engine not starting, running lumpy, losing power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, damaged or clogged injectors, and the like. These are a few of the commonest Petrol in Diesel signs and symptoms, and should you recognise any of them stop and get it drained as soon as possible.

Stay away from having any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your automobile. We are Mercedes experts and hold the certification and experience required to make sure that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or worry.