Contaminated fuel in a Mercedes S420 L? Diesel in your Petrol Mercedes?

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Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a regularly occurring mistake. And its remedy is dependent upon several different factors. In the event that you would like to know what it is best to do about it then read on.
Listed below are the key variables to take into account when deciding on whether or not to get a fuel drain:

1. How much Diesel have you put into the Mercedes, bearing in mind that the fuel tank capacity of your Mercedes S420 L is in most cases about 100 litres?
   1. A small amount of Diesel, less than 5 litres of Diesel in a Petrol S420 L will usually not necessarily be a major problem. Experience has shown us that quantities less than 5 litres (which is close to 5% of the overall fuel tank volume) is in many instances capable of being completely diluted through completely filling up the remainder of the tank with the appropriate fuel.
      It is very uncommon to come across a vehicle going through issues because of lower than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Please remember it is uncommon - in no way impossible to encounter. There are some automobiles that don't stand any amount of contamination in the slightest.
   2. In between 5 and 10 litres of Diesel in the Mercedes (from 5 to 10%) is more of a 50/50 scenario. Our expertise has demonstrated that as many drivers get away with this as all those who don't. Whenever deciding upon whether to risk it and just simply top it up remember that it is the same as betting it all on black - you've got a 50/50 possibility of it being ok.
   3. Anything more than 10 litres of Diesel in your Petrol S420 L must right away be removed seeing as your likelihood of succeeding with this level of contamination is probably lower than one in 50 - genuinely long odds.
2. Put some Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes and drove it: Have you detected any kind of performance issues after putting the incorrect fuel in the S420 L? If that's the case, have it emptied no matter the amount of Diesel or the contamination percentage. Continually running a motor vehicle that is already beginning to suffer the consequences of fuel contamination can likely cause increasing amounts of harm affecting the fuel system.
3. Do you want assurance?
   Simply get it emptied. Regardless of the contamination percentage, there is inevitably some amount of risk linked with driving a Petrol vehicle on Petrol contaminated with the incorrect fuel. Probable consequences of driving on the incorrect fuel include things like the engine refusing to start, running unevenly, lack of power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, worn out or clogged injectors, and so forth. These are several of the most typical Diesel in Petrol symptoms, and in the event that you recognise any of them then cease driving and have it drained immediately.

Avoid getting any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your automobile. We are Mercedes specialists and possess the certification and knowledge required to make certain you get back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.