Bad Diesel

2010 HONDA FIT
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XIONG_MAI_2002
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I accidentally put diesel in my gas tank and not unleaded. I only put 0.3 not even 1 gallon in the tank. My car turned on the engine but die.
Dec 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Flush the fuel system and refill with gas and a bottle or can of good injector cleaner. Hopefully the injectors weren't ruined.
Dec 16, 2011 at 8:57 PM
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