We all make mistakes. Whether it was fatigue or inattention, each of us faced a relatively simple situation in which he made the wrong decision and then had to work hard to resolve it. Although not many are inclined to admit, a common mistake characteristic of novice drivers, but common in the case of the most experienced drivers of the steering wheel, is the supply of fuel with the wrong fuel.
However, when you notice that you have added gasoline to the diesel car, you will probably have a slight shock, and the first impulse is to blame yourself, it is important to calm down and find a way out of the situation, limit the damage. as much as possible. Here's how to assemble it for use with your diesel engine.
Do not start the engine.
If you were lucky enough to notice that before leaving the gas station you filled up gasoline instead of diesel fuel, you need to remain calm and at all costs do not start the engine. Gasoline does not have the same lubricating properties as diesel, and getting into the system, it will affect the injection nozzles and other engine components, which will lead to significant repair costs and maintenance time.
Therefore, if you find a problem in time, you need to inform the station staff about it so that they can take the necessary measures and help you move the car from the pump by pushing.
Calling a tow truck crew.
Since you cannot start the engine until all the gasoline has been completely removed from the tank, you need to ask for help from the towing crew or a person who is ready to help you, to the nearest service, and if you have knowledge in the field of mechanics, a place where you can solve the problem yourself.
Even if you have added a small amount of gasoline and there is a temptation to fill the contents of the tank with diesel fuel to dilute the fuel, this approach is completely contraindicated. Although there are people who claim that they did not have any problems after diluting gasoline with the right fuel, it is not recommended to do this, since even if the engine starts, the risk of failure remains.
Next, the car must be delivered to a specialized workshop, where mechanics will remove all remaining gasoline and replace it with the correct fuel.
If you are interested in repair operations or you want to take care of it yourself, although this is not recommended, we present a standard procedure for mechanics when faced with a car in which gasoline was poured instead of diesel fuel:
Complete emptying of the tank, which requires disassembling the rear seat and removing the gas pump. If this is a machine model in which the pump cover is located in a hard-to-reach place, you can even choose a complete disassembly of the tank. Depending on the situation, it may be necessary to empty the entire installation;
Next, the mechanics change the fuel filter of the car, assemble all the components and pour diesel fuel into the tank. If you are lucky and you managed to report the problem before you hit the road, the engine should start after several attempts.
The whole operation takes about 2 hours and will not require you to spend very much, nor any problems that you should worry about later.
Calling a tow truck crew.
Since you cannot start the engine until all the gasoline has been completely removed from the tank, you need to ask for help from the towing crew or a person who is ready to help you, to the nearest service, and if you have knowledge in the field of mechanics, a place where you can solve the problem yourself.
Even if you have added a small amount of gasoline and there is a temptation to fill the contents of the tank with diesel fuel to dilute the fuel, this approach is completely contraindicated. Although there are people who claim that they did not have any problems after diluting gasoline with the right fuel, it is not recommended to do this, since even if the engine starts, the risk of failure remains.
Next, the car must be delivered to a specialized workshop, where mechanics will remove all remaining gasoline and replace it with the correct fuel.
If you are interested in repair operations or you want to take care of it yourself, although this is not recommended, we present a standard procedure for mechanics when faced with a car in which gasoline was poured instead of diesel fuel:
Complete emptying of the tank, which requires disassembling the rear seat and removing the gas pump. If this is a machine model in which the pump cover is located in a hard-to-reach place, you can even choose a complete disassembly of the tank. Depending on the situation, it may be necessary to empty the entire installation;
Next, the mechanics change the fuel filter of the car, assemble all the components and pour diesel fuel into the tank. If you are lucky and you managed to report the problem before you hit the road, the engine should start after several attempts.
The whole operation takes about 2 hours and will not require you to spend very much, nor any problems that you should worry about later.
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