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Don't know how much gasoline was put in or how much diesel was in the tank before gasoline was added but if you didn't run the engine after the gasoline was put in and you drained it, you should be okay.
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Can a petrol engine run on diesel?
Diesel cars cannot run on petrol. If you went to a petrol gas station, your car cannot run. You will probably screw up the engine. SO NEVER EVER USE PETROL GAS FOR DIESEL ENGINED CARS!The reason being the diesel engine works at very high compression ratios and the petrol is having a lower value of FLASH point so it will burn off even before the end of the compression stroke.Yes, for just a little while until it self destructs and is ruined.
Can you use a diesel battery in place of a petrol battery?
Batteries are basically the same for petrol or deisel engines, but diesel engines require more cranking force and demand a bigger battery. So a battery from a diesel engine is ok for petrol, providing it fits.
I put 2 liters of petrol accidentally into my diesel 2002 Peugeot will it be OK?
yes, if you pump it out!
How do you change a gas car to petrol?
Petrol is basically a European name for gasoline. Make sure the octane value is ok for your car.
How much will it cost to repair putting petrol in diesel car?
Depends on how soon you spotted youir mistake. If you didn't start the car it's just a question of draining the tank and you're OK - maybe 200 USD. If you ran it until it stalled you're looking at more, perhaps the double. Fuel system has to be drained and flushed, filters to replace, maybe spark plugs, etc.
What will happen when 25 percent petrol mixed with diesel in diesel engine?
It'll probably be OK. As long as there's enough diesel to properly lubricate the injection pump then no problems.
How energy transfer in a diesel car?
I do not know and that is the reason I am asking. OK!
What do you do if you have put petrol in diesel car?
STOP DRIVING DUMP THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE FUEL TANK REFIL WITH DIESEL PURGE THE FUEL LINES REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER PRAY IT'S OK If you've done this and still have problems, the petrol has attacked various seals in probbaly the injector pump and or injectors. Could now get expensive. (Note that in cold countries, a 10% petrol addition is allowed to prevent waxing, so you may have got away with it?)
What to do if you put petrol into a diesel car?
I very recently did this so have done a lot of research - my car is still outside waiting for me to put it right. It all seems to depend on who you ask. Many people will tell you that you need to drain the whole system etc etc. However, I have asked a few mechanics and it all depends upon how much petrol you have added. I am told that in cold countries drivers add petrol to diesel to prevent waxing - as long as it is less than 10% petrol to diesel it is OK. I put 7 litres of petrol in a diesel engine. The AA told me I had to have it drained completely, flushed and bled. I could not afford all this so topped it up with diesel and drove it home (about 2 K). Local mechanics told me to dilute it as much as pos and drive it but keep diluting it. I am not taking any chances. i am going to syphon off as much of the petrol and diesel mix as possible and fill it with pure diesel thereby avoiding the very large garage fees involved in drainage, flushing and bleeding. If people add a 10% mix i am sure I can get it down to less than this and it will be OK. I am sorry this is not a more informed answer but after asking a lot of people it is the best I can come up with. Best of luck.
If you recognized you added antifreeze to your engine and drained it before you ran the car would the engine be okay after refilling it with oil?
Yes, if you drained it out before starting it should be ok.
How many liters in a petrol tank?
Well it all really depends on what car you get or what type of tank you get. for example, in the V8 Supercars that are run in Australia, their petrol tanks are 120 litres. you can get different petrol tanks for different cars, so yeh. If you want to find out how big a petrol tank is in a certain car then you should go onto the car manufactuers website and find out there, ok.
Fulled car quarter full with diesel then three quarter with petrol will this be ok?
The short answer is no. The diesel has a higher relative density (its heavier) than petrol and sinks to the bottom of the tank. It is then picked up by the fuel pump. I'm afraid you must drain the tank. If you HAVE NOT attempted to start the engine the fuel system will still be full of petrol. Refill the tank with petrol and start the engine. It might be smoky and lumpy after it starts. KEEP IT RUNNING, drive it on the road until the smoke clears. You may find the smoke reappears on the first start after standing idle for a while. Gradually it will clear. If you have run the engine the fuel system is now full of diesel and must be flushed out. drain the tank, refill with petrol. If you leave the ignition on for a while the pump will purge out the system back to the tank. However the lines to the injectors will also be full of diesel. Crank the engine over and it will eventually stutter to life. Your battery has to be good! Alistair.
