Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

petrol on diesel car?

  • 19-03-2011 12:55am
    #1
    simoniz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭


    put 14lts of petrol on D4d engine any suggestions? diesel maybe 15lts left. Just notice when filling the petrol so car engine never turn on then, just rang a friend to tow me back home. Tomorrow We will try to fix it.
    any suggestion?
    Car: 02 Corolla D4D saloon

    Thank you.


Comments

  • #2
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    There are others on here that will give you a more comprehensive answer but do not turn the engine on until it's been sorted. It can depend on the car and the engine how well it might bear up but either way if you haven't turned it over then from what I've read here, most likely you'll only need it drained.

    My advice is call a mechanic first thing tomorrow and hope they'll do something with it, otherwise first thing Monday.


  • #3
    smcgiff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,943 ✭✭✭smcgiff


    A Victor Meldrew, ' I don't beleive it!' moment.

    You should be able to drain the mix of fuel from your tank and you should be fine. You were right to tow it.


  • #4
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,244 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_do_you_do_if_you_have_accidentally_put_petrol_in_diesel_car

    Sounds like if you need your car before Monday it's a length of hose and a strong stomach ;)


  • #5
    Soby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,977 ✭✭✭Soby


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056186350
    Are you the dad by any chance? :P


  • #6
    simoniz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭simoniz


    smcgiff wrote: »
    A Victor Meldrew, ' I don't beleive it!' moment.

    You should be able to drain the mix of fuel from your tank and you should be fine. You were right to tow it.
    Did it right, now car is fine.
    thanks
    Soby wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056186350
    Are you the dad by any chance? :P
    nope, never turn on the engine coz I know the risk, just tow the car back home then syphon the gas the next day and re fill with good clean diesel.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement