Putting Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a fairly typical error. And exactly what you have to do about it is determined by a variety of factors. Assuming you would like to know what it is advisable to do about it then stay with me.
Listed below are the key factors to be aware of whenever determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not just get any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your car. We are Mercedes specialists and have the certification and experience necessary to make certain that you are back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
By mistake put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes S400 CDI?
Contact us and obtain genuine advice and sensible assistance for your particular situation
We are able to reach you to undertake the full fuel removal & purge right there on scene
When we have finished you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, boasting nationwide coverage, for Mercedes motorists in particular. We mostly attend to:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Mercedes vehicles. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you moving again.
The procedure of removing Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is fundamentally the same for the majority of vehicle makes. Obviously it can differ slightly as every make has their unique distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still generally follows the following points:
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When someone has put Petrol in a Diesel 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.