Putting Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a well-known problem. And what you need to do about it is based on an assortment of things. Assuming you want to know what you ought to do about it then continue reading.
Listed below are the most crucial variables to take into account whenever making a decision whether to have a fuel drain:
Don't simply have any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your car. We are Mercedes experts and have the certification and practical experience necessary to ensure that you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes R350?
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We are able to reach you to undertake the complete contaminated fuel drain & flush right there on scene
When we are done you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, having nationwide service, for Mercedes motorists particularly. We mostly attend:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Regardless of whether it's roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you going again.
The procedure of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence similar for the majority of cars. Of course it may vary to some degree as each make has their own different fuel system. However it still essentially 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 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.