Putting Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a fairly typical mistake. And its solution varies according to a variety of factors. Assuming you want to find out what you should do to fix it then keep reading.
These are the key variables to think about when deciding whether or not to have a fuel drain:
Do not simply have any unqualified mechanic to try to repair your car. We are Mercedes specialists and have the credentials and expertise necessary to make certain you are back on the road with a minimum of hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes CL63 AMG?
Call us and obtain honest guidance and sensible assistance for your specific circumstances
We are able to go to you to perform the complete fuel retrieval & purge right there on scene
When we are done you can get back moving and get on with your trip
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering national service, for Mercedes motorists especially. We mainly attend to:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road once again.
The method of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is basically the same for most vehicles. Needless to say it can differ slightly as every manufacturer has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically adheres to the below points:
Just some of the few people we work with to bring you the best petrol in diesel service possible
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.
Should you have any concerns or want some assistance please Call us!
We can get you on the road once 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.