Filling Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a regularly occurring problem. And its solution is based on various things. Assuming you would like to know what it is advisable to do about this then read on.
Here are the most crucial factors to be aware of when figuring out whether to get the car drained:
Do not simply get any jack-of-all-trades to attend your automobile. We are Mercedes experts and have the qualifications and experience necessary to make certain that you are back on the road with minimal hassle or trouble.
Inadvertently put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes C180 CDI?
Call us and obtain straightforward recommendations and practical assistance for your precise situation
We are able to come to you to undertake the contaminated fuel removal & clean there on scene
Once we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national coverage, for Mercedes motorists particularly. We principally attend to:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Mercedes vehicles. Even if it is roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at home, we can get you going again.
The technique of removing Petrol from a Diesel car is basically exactly the same for a large number of motor vehicles. Of course it does differ to some degree as every make has their own distinct fuel system. Nevertheless it still observes the below principles:
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When someone has put Petrol in a Diesel 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.