Filling Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a well-known error. And exactly what you want to do about it varies according to several different things. Assuming you would like to find out what you should do to fix it then keep on reading.
Listed here are the most crucial factors to consider when figuring out whether to get a fuel drain:
Do not simply get any unqualified mechanic to attend your car. We are Mercedes experts and hold the qualifications and knowledge required to ensure you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
By mistake put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes SL 63 AMG?
Contact us and obtain straightforward recommendations and sensible assistance for your particular circumstances
We would go to you to perform the contaminated fuel retrieval & flush right there on scene
When we have finished you are able to get back on your way and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting national service, for Mercedes motorists especially. We primarily fix:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. No matter if it's at the roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving once again.
The system of draining Diesel from a Petrol vehicle is generally similar for the majority of cars. As you can imagine it does differ a bit as every brand has their own different fuel system. Nevertheless it still follows the below principles:
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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.