Diesel fuel in gasoline engine

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DESOTOMIKE
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I inadvertently put a gallon of diesel fuel into my gas tank. What problems can I expect and what will it take to correct this mistake?
Jul 13, 2007 at 9:56 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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You can have it pumped out, drain it, whatever. But I personally would just keep the tank full. Keep the mix thinned down. It will eventually work its way through the system. You might get a couple of coughs or wheezes from the engine but the car should work it out of the system.
Jul 17, 2007 at 3:45 AM
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