Field Remedy: 1832
Subject: |
Diesel Engines - Usage of Gasoline instead
of Diesel Fuel |
Models: |
Engines: |
Option: |
All |
Diesel Engines |
Diesel Engine |
Complaint: |
The following failure modes can be detected
(for example): bad warm start, engine destroyed, high pressure pump
blocked; tooth belt torn; valves damaged |
Cause: |
Due to the use of gasoline the high pressure
pump gets destroyed (lack of lubrication) and the tooth belt will
be torn. This may end up in the mentioned damages. |
Production: |
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Remedy:
If the described failure is detected the usage of correct fuel has to
be verified. A diesel fuel and engine oil sample has to be analyses
for gas contamination. The needed test-bottles for the samples can be
requested under special part-no. S-10571 (test-bottle 500ml).
Note:
Special parts can be ordered via e-mail-address
"[email protected]".
Please add the VIN of the affected vehicle.
In case of gasoline refuelling on vehicles with diesel engine
the whole fuel system has to be drained and rinsed.
Note:
Warranty can only be claimed, if no usage of gasoline has been
detected.
FunctionalGroup: |
J - Engine |
Complaint Group: |
07 - Foreign Material or Fluid |
Trouble Code: |
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