Filling Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a regularly occurring mistake to make. And exactly what you should do about it varies according to a few factors. Assuming you want to know what you ought to do about it then keep reading.
Listed here are the most important variables to think about whenever deciding on whether to have it drained:
Refrain from getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your vehicle. We are Mercedes specialists and have got the credentials and practical experience required to ensure you are back on the road with little hassle or worry.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes E270 CDI?
Give us a call and obtain straightforward advice and sensible help for your precise circumstances
We would come to you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel removal & purge there on scene
Once we are done you should be able to get back moving and get on with your day
We are the top rated wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering countrywide cover, for Mercedes motorists especially. We typically attend:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Mercedes vehicles. Whether it's roadside, on a petrol station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving once again.
The procedure of draining Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is generally exactly the same for the majority of motor vehicles. Of course it does vary slightly as each manufacturer has their particular different fuel system. Nevertheless it still adheres to the below guidelines:
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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 are able to get you moving 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.