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Will Unleaded Petrol Damage a Diesel Engine?
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Petrol will cause damage to a diesel engine. Diesel engines use the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, while petrol engines use petrol for combustion. If mixed, do not start the engine and drain the petrol.
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Shouldn't cause any damage! Adding 10% of petrol to diesel fuel was standard practice in sub-zero winters in the days before "winter-grade" diesel. It helps prevent "
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Maybe none, maybe a lot. Diesel fuel is technically an oil. As such, it also acts as a lubricant for all parts of the fuel system. While most diesel engines will probably tolerate
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a couple of drops of petrol in 5 litres of diesel wouldnt concern me, actually a litre in 5 litres wouldn't either but I don't have a £1000 electronic fuel pump (diesel engine
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Very Serious Serious damage. Any diesel mechanic, would recommend draining the entire fuel system and re-filling it with pure diesel. I do know some guys that add a gallon or two
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