Bad fuel in a Mercedes CLC 250? Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes?

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Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a common mistake to make. And its solution depends upon several things. Assuming you would like to find out what it is advisable to do to fix it then keep on reading.
These are the main variables to consider when deciding on whether or not to have a fuel drain:

1. Exactly how much Diesel have you put in to the Mercedes, taking into consideration that the fuel capacity of the Mercedes CLC 250 is in most cases around 62 litres?
   1. A tiny quantity of Diesel, something like 3.1 litres of Diesel in a Petrol CLC 250 will more often than not not really be a significant problem. Experience has shown us that an amount under 3.1 litres (which is roughly 5% of the total fuel tank) is generally able to be sufficiently diluted through thoroughly filling up the remainder of the tank with the right fuel.
      It's very uncommon to come across a motor vehicle having difficulties with under 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Keep in mind that it is very rare - not impossible to encounter. There are some motor vehicles that will not stand any level of contamination in the slightest.
   2. In between 3.1 and 6.2 litres of Diesel in the Mercedes (from 5 to 10%) is really a 50/50 scenario. Our practical experience has revealed that as many motorists get away with it as all those who break down. When deciding on whether to risk it and just fill it up consider that it is much like betting all of it on black - you will have a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything in excess of 6.2 litres of Diesel in a Petrol CLC 250 should really right away be drained as your likelihood of driving with that level of contamination is probably below one in fifty - extremely big odds.
2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes and drove it: Have you observed any performance issues ever since putting the wrong fuel in your CLC 250? If you have, get it emptied irrespective of the quantity of Diesel or even the contamination percentage. Continuing to run running an automobile that is now starting to suffer from the effects of wrong fuel contamination will likely bring about even more harm affecting your fuel system components.
3. Are you interested in peace of mind?
   Then get it removed. Regardless of the contamination ratio, there is inevitably some extent of threat associated with operating a Petrol engine on fuel contaminated with Diesel. Probable final outcomes of driving a vehicle on the wrong fuel normally include the engine not starting, running lumpy, loss in power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn out or bunged injectors, and the like. These are a few of the commonest Diesel in Petrol warning signs, and in the event that you recognise any of them then cease driving and have it removed right now.

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