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FUEL ISSUES & ECONOMY => DIESEL => Topic started by: Dazzler on October 13, 2018, 05:36:51

Title: Advice regarding miss-fueling of a Diesel vehicle
Post by: Dazzler on October 13, 2018, 05:36:51: Not sure where the best place to put this was, but decided I might sticky this here.

It might seem unlikely, but I have known some virtual Einsteins who have miss-fueled their Diesel cars... :-[ :snigger:

In fact i highly recommend fitting a miss-fueling device like this if you are new to diesel motoring or have a mix of vehicles.

Here is one on Ebay

:link: New Genuine SoloDiesel Diesel Engine Protection Misfuelling Prevention Fuel Cap | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Genuine-SoloDiesel-Diesel-Engine-Protection-Misfuelling-Prevention-Fuel-Cap-/161825934749)

Some Automobile associations sell them cheaper. (Cheap insurance)

:link: Solo Diesel Fuel Cap: SD2 Thread | RAA (https://www.raa.com.au/shop/caravan-camping-and-4wd/off-road-gps-and-technology/solo-diesel-fuel-cap-sd2-thread)

Here is one of Auto Expert's better videos explaining the risk (I'm surprised he doesn't suggest a device as above)

:link: What to do if you put petrol (gasoline) in a diesel car | Auto Expert John Cadogan - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cz1CRatXTs)
Title: Re: Advice regarding miss-fueling of a Diesel vehicle
Post by: CraigB on October 13, 2018, 06:23:51: I’ve done it myself once :) spending more time in the other vehicles was just used to grabbing the other pump, plus being distracted by hot chic at the servo :D

Didn’t realise till I’d completely filled it and put the pump back in place :head_knock: luckily the servo had a siphon so just had to remove the 60ltrs of premium fuel I’d added/wasted and replace with diesel and she was good to go :)
Title: Re: Advice regarding miss-fueling of a Diesel vehicle
Post by: tw2005 on October 13, 2018, 08:53:20: Well if you realise at the time then best thing would be not to crank the engine, push it aside and drain the tank. then refuel with diesel.
Title: Re: Advice regarding miss-fueling of a Diesel vehicle
Post by: Dazzler on October 13, 2018, 09:15:03: Quote from: tw2005 on October 13, 2018, 08:53:20
Well if you realise at the time then best thing would be not to crank the engine, push it aside and drain the tank. then refuel with diesel.

The Einstein I know :winker: got his i30 towed to a nearby workshop and drained/cleaned. Cost "him" about $150 + a tank of fuel I think. :disapp:
Title: Re: Advice regarding miss-fueling of a Diesel vehicle
Post by: tw2005 on October 13, 2018, 09:18:25: Quote from: Dazzler on October 13, 2018, 09:15:03
Quote from: tw2005 on October 13, 2018, 08:53:20
Well if you realise at the time then best thing would be not to crank the engine, push it aside and drain the tank. then refuel with diesel.

The Einstein I know :winker: got his i30 towed to a nearby workshop and drained/cleaned. Cost "him" about $150 + a tank of fuel I think. :disapp:
Sounds like it was worth every penny