Filling up with Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes is a common mistake to make. And exactly what you need to do about it varies according to several different factors. If you want to find out what you should do about this then please read on.
Listed below are the most important variables to to consider whenever deciding on whether to have a fuel drain:
Stay away from getting any unqualified mechanic to try to drain your automobile. We are Mercedes specialists and possess the skills and practical experience required to ensure that you get back on the road with little hassle or trouble.
Mistakenly put Diesel in a Petrol Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes SLK 250?
Give us a call and obtain genuine guidance and practical help for your specific circumstances
We can go to you to do the complete fuel removal & flush there on scene
As soon as we are done you are able to get back on the road and get on with your trip
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, boasting nationwide cover, for Mercedes motorists in particular. We predominantly fix:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Petrol Mercedes vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your home, we can get you on the road again.
The technique of draining Diesel from a Petrol car is in essence identical for the majority of cars. Naturally it may vary to some degree as every manufacturer has their unique distinct fuel system. However it still essentially adheres to 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.