Filling up with Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a fairly typical mistake to make. And exactly what you want to do about it depends upon a variety of factors. If you want to know what you should do about this then keep on reading.
Let us discuss the most important variables to be aware of whenever deciding whether to get it drained:
Refrain from having any jack-of-all-trades to try to repair your vehicle. We are Mercedes specialists and hold the credentials and knowledge required to make sure that you are back on the road with no hassle or worry.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes? Or even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes G300 Diesel Cabrio?
Call us and obtain reliable guidance and practical help for your particular situation
We can reach you to undertake the contaminated fuel drain & clean right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you are able to get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the leading wrong fuel drain experts in the UK, offering national service, for Mercedes motorists particularly. We principally deal with:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained hundreds of Diesel Mercedes vehicles. No matter if it is roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we are able to get you on the road again.
The technique of draining Petrol from a Diesel car is basically the same for a large number of motor vehicles. Obviously it can vary to some degree as every manufacturer has their own distinct fuel system. However it still follows the following 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.