Wrong fuel in your Mercedes S420 CDI? Petrol in your Diesel Mercedes?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes is a well-known error. And its solution is dependent upon several things. In the event that you want to find out what it is advisable to do about it then keep reading.
These are the most crucial factors to take into account when determining whether or not to have a fuel drain:

1. How much Petrol did you put into the Mercedes, keeping in mind that the fuel capacity of your Mercedes S420 CDI is most likely approximately 90 litres?
   1. A small quantity of Petrol, something like 4.5 litres of Petrol in a Diesel S420 CDI will normally not necessarily be a huge problem. Experience has proven to us that an amount less than 4.5 litres (which is close to 5% of the fuel tank volume) is sometimes able to be adequately diluted by means of thoroughly topping the rest of the tank with Diesel.
      It's relatively rare to come across a car suffering from issues with less than 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Keep in mind that it is very uncommon - in no way impossible to encounter. You will discover a number of cars that don't stand any degree of contamination at all.
   2. Anywhere between 4.5 and 9 litres of Petrol in the Mercedes (5 to 10%) is a 50/50 scenario. Our experience has demonstrated that as many people get away with it as those who break down. Any time you're deciding on whether or not to risk it and just fill it up remember that it is the same thing as gambling everything on black - you've got a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything over 9 litres of Petrol in a Diesel S420 CDI should straightaway be drained as your probability of driving with that level of contamination is more than likely below one in fifty - extremely long odds.
2. Put Petrol in a Diesel Mercedes and drove it: Have you seen any kind of performance concerns ever since putting the incorrect fuel in the S420 CDI? If that's the case, get it removed no matter the amount of Petrol or even the contamination ratio. Still running a vehicle that is already starting to suffer from the effect of fuel contamination will probably likely cause even more harm affecting the fuel system components.
3. Are you looking for reassurance?
   In that case get it removed. Regardless of the contamination ratio, there is always some degree of danger in connection with operating a Diesel vehicle on fuel contaminated with Petrol. Possible final outcomes of driving a vehicle on the incorrect fuel can include the motor refusing to start, running unevenly, lack of power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, worn or clogged injectors, and so on. These are some of the most frequently seen Petrol in Diesel warning signs, and if you recognise any of them then stop and have it removed immediately.

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