Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a usual mistake to make. And exactly what you need to do about it is based on an assortment of factors. In case you want to know what you ought to do about it then please read on.
Here are the main factors to think about when determining whether to have a fuel drain:
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Inadvertently put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes S600 Coupe?
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We are able to reach you to undertake the full contaminated fuel drain & purge right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you will be able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain professionals in the UK, boasting countrywide service, for Mercedes motorists especially. We mostly deal with:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you moving again.
The method of getting rid of Diesel from a Petrol car is basically identical for a large number of cars. Of course it does differ to some degree as each manufacturer has their unique fuel system. Nevertheless it still follows the below guidelines:
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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.