Filling Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a common mistake to make. And its remedy will depend on several factors. If perhaps you want to know what you ought to do about it then read on.
Right here are the main factors to be aware of when determining whether or not to have the car drained:
Stay away from getting any unqualified mechanic to attend your automobile. We are Mercedes specialists and have got the skills and knowledge required to ensure you get back on the road with no hassle or trouble.
Accidentally put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes? Or possibly even put contaminated fuel in your Mercedes R320 CDI?
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We would reach you to carry out the complete contaminated fuel drain & cleanse right there on scene
As soon as we have completed you can get back on the road and get on with your day
We are the primary wrong fuel drain authorities in the UK, having national service, for Mercedes motorists especially. We mainly attend:
We are Mercedes specialists and have successfully drained thousands of Diesel Mercedes vehicles. Even if it's roadside, on a filling station forecourt, or even at your house, we can get you on the road again.
The method of removing Petrol from a Diesel car is generally the same for the majority of vehicles. As you can imagine it can differ a bit as every make has their own distinct fuel system. Even so it still fundamentally 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 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.