petrol accidentally filled in diesel car

archangel · 3rd September 2008, 14:31

My friend accidentally filled his uncle's ford fiesta with petrol

, i.e., there was 1/4th diesel in the car and the rest petrol. The car reached his home (about 1/2 km away from the pump) without any incident. Now, the mix is complete and the engine is not starting. A ford mechanic has agreed to come and drain the petrol.

Will there be any problems on the long run for the car (about 5 months old)? And can we make use of the mixed fuel which is going to be drained?

Technocrat · 3rd September 2008, 14:50

This has been discussed before.

Please refer to this thread

Petrol in Diesel Car

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3rd September 2008, 14:31	#1
archangel Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 18 Thanked: Once	petrol accidentally filled in diesel car My friend accidentally filled his uncle's ford fiesta with petrol , i.e., there was 1/4th diesel in the car and the rest petrol. The car reached his home (about 1/2 km away from the pump) without any incident. Now, the mix is complete and the engine is not starting. A ford mechanic has agreed to come and drain the petrol. Will there be any problems on the long run for the car (about 5 months old)? And can we make use of the mixed fuel which is going to be drained?
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3rd September 2008, 14:50	#2
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	This has been discussed before. Please refer to this thread Petrol in Diesel Car Thread Closed Last edited by aah78 : 3rd September 2008 at 19:46. Reason: Link fixed.
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