Putting Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a regular mistake. And its solution varies according to several things. In the event that you want to know what you have to do to sort it out then continue reading.
These are the main factors to think about when deciding on whether to get your car drained:
Do not just get any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Mercedes specialists and have got the accreditation and experience necessary to ensure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes S280?
Give us a call and get straightforward guidance and practical assistance for your precise circumstance
We can come to you to carry out the full contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
Once we have finished you should be able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having national coverage, for Mercedes motorists especially. We primarily attend to:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Even if it is at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at home, we are able to get you going again.
The technique of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is essentially exactly the same for a large number of vehicle makes. Needless to say it does vary a bit as every make has their particular different fuel system. Having said that it still follows the following principles:
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.
If you have any enquiries or require 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.