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A bloke at work did this with a C350 not so long ago. He's not in yet but I'll see if I can find him a bit later and find out what his dealer did and cost of course.
Actually there is a device to prevent misfuelling a diesel with petrol (you can't put a diesel nozzle into a modern petrol car as it stands)
The Fuel Angel - The Misfuelling Prevention Device
Actually there is a device to prevent misfuelling a diesel with petrol (you can't put a diesel nozzle into a modern petrol car as it stands)
The Fuel Angel - The Misfuelling Prevention Device
Audi has developed a new fuel filler cap to stop owners accidently filling their diesel models with petrol. Audi A4, A5 and Q5 TDI models for the 2011 model year will be the first to benefit from the new system.
The fuel filler neck has been redesigned to incorporate contact points that open an internal fuel flap only when the larger diesel pump nozzle applies pressure on them.
The smaller diameter petrol nozzles do not make contact, ensuring that the filler flap remains closed to prevent access to the reservoir.
Instances of misfuelling have risen significantly in recent years creating inconvenient and potentially expensive consequences.
Audi believes this is due to the increased refinement of diesel models which has seen them run nearly as smoothly and quietly as their petrol counterparts.
The first thing you do before picking up the pump is take off the filler cap which has DIESEL in big capital letters. It is surprising how many people still manage to pick up the unleaded pump.
No good for mine. They don't have one for W212's yet!
Isn't the problem that the dealer has said that unless all the lines have been changed then the warranty will be invalidated.
A friend of mine gets to fix these mishaps quite often and he said that in reality you can sort it yourself pretty easily whilst still in the petrol station without needing to pay for expensive recovery or anything (as long as you dont start the car).
Just purchase the appropriate number of 5L jerry cans from the petrol station, disconnect the outlet hose of the fuel pump and apply a 12v feed to the pump and pump out until you've emptied your tank into your jerry cans. (careful not to cause any sparks with the 12v feed)
Refill tank with diesel, prime the system and you're sorted - all within the hour with little tools required. 10 Jerry cans is only £50 and you can leave them for the garage to sort out and be your on your way.
Getting the car out of park would defeat most people.
His advice which is passed on from RAC is don't get taken to the MB dealer, unfortunately too late for you.
Why?
Ignition on(briefly), foot on the brake, then slip it into Neutral. Just don't start the car.
Whatever happens with the car (and best of luck getting it resolved ASAP), one thing you can be sure of is never to grace that dealer with your presence again. How can you trust them after a load of c0ck and bull like that?
People on here probably know I have a 'thing' about dealers, but is it any wonder when this sort of thing happens? B@st@rds.
All main dealers are on the make. OTT hourly rates and replace stuff that doesnt need it. Talking to a bloke who has two 350 SLK's One flashed up a warning light. Summat to do with the engine management. Merc dealer wanted £500 + Local mechanic ex merc did it and charged £100
But as the OP said, when the last thing on your mind is fuelling your car, even when you are, it's all too easy!
It's just one of those awful things that many of us suffer from - not thinking about the job in hand.
I must admit (hope I'm not tempting fate here!) but I have never mis-fuelled any of my vehicles. Maybe it's because I'm very precise (or **** lol ) about pulling up at exactly the correct pump and thinking about what I'm doing!!
I know it's difficult in our busy-busy world and mistakes happen. Hoping the OP (or any of us) won't make the same mistake!
... I have made a rule (and stick to it rigidly) about the first thing I do - I say to myself (quietly!): My car is a diesel, I am holding a diesel pump in my hand, aren't I?
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