gasoline in a diesel engine
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gasoline in a diesel engine
At my gas station we pumped diesel fuel- the next day the car started studdering on start; did not drive car after this and contacted dealer for maintenance. Upon check was told the car had gasoline in tank. Awaiting the diagnosis from the mechanic--does anyone know how bad this can be? We trade with a Shell station; we have notified Shell Oil and the station owner.
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ML 320 Diesel 2007
Pumped diesel fuel into car on last Sun., Mon car started with "studder" but ran well to work and "studdered" again on start home but ran well. Called dealer and took car in- was told car has gasoline in tank. How bad can the damage be? We have notified Shell Oil and the owner of the station.
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Pumped diesel fuel into car on last Sun., Mon car started with "studder" but ran well to work and "studdered" again on start home but ran well. Called dealer and took car in- was told car has gasoline in tank. How bad can the damage be? We have notified Shell Oil and the owner of the station.
Last edited by Vernl; Oct 22, 2009 at 10:09 PM.
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Well, what you're trying to say is that the station is pumping gasoline through a hoze marked diesel.
This is pretty unlikely, but if it's true you won't be the only victim.
Contact station management and/or their lawyer to determine what plans they have for addressing their mistake.
Otherwise, it's your mistake and it's all on you. It can be pretty expensive, I'm afraid.
This is pretty unlikely, but if it's true you won't be the only victim.
Contact station management and/or their lawyer to determine what plans they have for addressing their mistake.
Otherwise, it's your mistake and it's all on you. It can be pretty expensive, I'm afraid.
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Stranger things are possible, but not that likely. The nozzles and ground tank fill are designed to be user fail safe. (Size, color and connections.)
The usual result of this fueling error is that the vehicle engine catches on fire. Be lucky you are not one of those. I have seen 2 at my dealer so far with the "crispy" look. I was told that both were totaled by the insurance companies.
As you are still running, expect a large bill to replace seals, filters, possibly the pumps, and of course the Diesel Particulate Filter. Hopefully the concentration of gasoline was very small and you luck out!!
The usual result of this fueling error is that the vehicle engine catches on fire. Be lucky you are not one of those. I have seen 2 at my dealer so far with the "crispy" look. I was told that both were totaled by the insurance companies.
As you are still running, expect a large bill to replace seals, filters, possibly the pumps, and of course the Diesel Particulate Filter. Hopefully the concentration of gasoline was very small and you luck out!!
