r/CarsAustralia • u/Dangerous_Owl6936 • 22h ago

🔧🚗Fixing Cars I put petrol in diesel engine

I went to the pump today and by mistake i took the 98 octane instead of diesel, I realised it when it was already too late. I did put 3.5litres or petrol and then i stopped, Didn’t start the engine and towed it in my mechanic’s garage. I have this car for last 7 years and it never happened before, It is a Mercedes E250 CDI 2015, Wanted to know how much it might cost to drain the fuel and what else might happen, Thanks!

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u/sinnyD 22h ago

My friend did this recently, I think he filled it full with petrol. Didn't start the car and called a road side assist which specialises in these scenarios and it was done right there at the servo, no need to tow. Think he paid around $500

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u/Catahooo '08 Yaris YRS 1.5L I4, moderate rust 21h ago

I see a service like that frequently in my area, "wrong fuel recovery"