Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a well-known mistake to make. And exactly what you have to do about it varies according to a few things. Assuming you want to know what it is best to do about this then read on.
Let us discuss the most crucial factors to take into consideration whenever making a decision whether to have your car drained:
Avoid getting any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your automobile. We are Mercedes specialists and have got the accreditation and working experience necessary to ensure that you are back on the road with minimum hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes S420?
Give us a call and get genuine guidance and practical help for your particular circumstance
We can go to you to undertake the complete fuel retrieval & cleanse right there on scene
As soon as we are done you can get back on your way and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain specialists in the UK, offering nationwide coverage, for Mercedes motorists in particular. We mostly attend:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Whether or not it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you moving again.
The technique of extracting Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence identical for a large number of cars. Naturally it may differ a little as every make has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still basically observes the below guidelines:
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.
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We can get you moving 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.