You still don’t know how, but you’ve put gasoline in a diesel car and now you’re wondering what can happen, right? It is not something common but it is possible, especially in the case of a rental or company car.
Steps to follow:
First of all, it is important to note that what happens when you put gasoline in a diesel car will depend on the amount of fuel. And it is that a small proportion will not be the same as filling the tank completely.
If you have put a considerable amount of gasoline in a diesel vehicle – more than a quarter of the tank – and you have been able to start, the car will most likely make strange noises and stop. Even so, the diesel fuel will have already reached the pipes and injectors and they will need to be emptied and cleaned. Likewise, it is also common for the diesel filter to deteriorate, so it will be almost essential to replace it.
In this way, you will have to go to your mechanical workshop to completely remove the gasoline from the interior of the vehicle and thoroughly clean all types of ducts through which it has circulated. Likewise, a professional evaluation of the parts that may have been damaged, such as the injection pump, will be necessary.
In either case, it is important to note that if you realize in time that you have put gasoline in a diesel fuel car, do not try to start it and call a tow truck to take it to the mechanic shop. In this way, professionals will be able to do what is most appropriate and thus avoid further damage to the interior of the engine.
