Wrong fuel in a Mercedes R300 CDI? Petrol in your Diesel Mercedes?

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Filling Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a fairly typical error. And exactly what you should do about it is determined by an assortment of factors. In the event that you want to find out what you have to do to sort it out then continue reading.
Let us discuss the most important variables to be aware of whenever choosing whether or not to get a fuel drain:

  1. How much Petrol did you put in the Mercedes, taking into consideration that the fuel capacity of your Mercedes R300 CDI is in most cases roughly 80 litres?
    1. A small quantity of Petrol, less than 4 litres of Petrol in a Diesel R300 CDI will quite often not really be a huge problem. Experience has taught us that anything under 4 litres (which is about 5% of the fuel tank volume) is usually capable of being adequately diluted by thoroughly filling the tank with the correct fuel.
      It is relatively uncommon to encounter a vehicle experiencing issues because of less than 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Bear in mind that it is very uncommon - in no way impossible to encounter. There are actually some vehicles that will not stand any level of fuel contamination in the slightest.
    2. Somewhere between 4 and 8 litres of Petrol in the Mercedes (5 to 10%) is more of a 50/50 condition. Our expertise has demonstrated that as many drivers get away with this as all those who break down. When deciding whether to risk it and just simply top it up bear in mind that it is the same thing as betting everything on black - you will have a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
    3. Anything in excess of 8 litres of Petrol in your Diesel R300 CDI really should immediately be drained out because your likelihood of getting away with this amount of contamination is undoubtedly less than one in fifty - truly huge odds.
  2. Put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes and drove it: Have you observed any kind of performance issues as a result of putting the incorrect fuel in the R300 CDI? If so, get it emptied irrespective of the volume of Petrol or the contamination ratio. Proceeding to run driving a car that is now beginning to suffer the effect of fuel contamination can typically cause increasing amounts of harm affecting the fuel system.
  3. Do you need peace of mind?
    Simply get it removed. Whatever the contamination ratio, there is always some extent of risk in connection with driving a Diesel motor on Diesel contaminated with the wrong fuel. Probable outcomes of driving a car on the incorrect fuel normally include the engine not starting, running unevenly, loss in power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn or bunged injectors, and so on. These are several of the most typical Petrol in Diesel signs and symptoms, and in the event that you detect any of them then stop driving and have it removed immediately.

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Put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes

Unintentionally put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes? Or perhaps even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes R300 CDI?

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  • Unleaded petrol in your Diesel Auto
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We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Mercedes vehicles. No matter if it's at the roadside, on a station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you moving again.

Petrol in a Diesel Car Mercedes

The Procedure

The process of extracting Petrol from a Diesel vehicle is essentially similar for a large number of motor vehicles. Obviously it can differ somewhat as every brand has their particular distinct fuel system. However it still generally follows the following points:

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Empty the Fuel Tank

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System Flush

Clean out the fuel lines & pumps

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Vehicle Restart

Get the car up and running again

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Petrol in Diesel Questions

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

I put Petrol in a Diesel car and drove it. What do I do?

Answer

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

Will driving a Diesel car on Petrol cause damage to it?

Answer

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.

How much Petrol can I get away with in a Diesel car?

Answer

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.

I know about petrol in diesel, but what about Super Unleaded?

Answer

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.

Will getting you to do a fuel drain void my warranty?

Answer

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."

Can I top it up with Diesel and add some 2-stroke oil?

Answer

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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