So I had Petrol put into my Diesel Tank

[Mikie]

So on Saturday my reserve light comes on so I pull into the next petrol station I pass, Country View Service Station in Midrand, I tell the guy, Full please, DIESEL.
And I went about checking my tyre pressure, he comes to me not too long after saying eish, I was talking to that guy and I put petrol instead of diesel

So I check and he has put in 6 litres, now I had to sit there for the next hour while they drained my entrie tank of any leftover diesel and Petrol in there, they then put in another 3 litres of Diesel and drained that. Tanks was then filled with 99 Litres of Diesel, R100 of which was on the house to cover the reserve bit that was in the tank, I am not so sure it covered it cos it was about 18 Litres, I usually fill up 70 litres when reserve comes on, and at R12.30 a litre that would be R221, but anyways I was just glad to get out of there, what a total waste of my time, They will never see me there again.

To the experts out there, should I expect any issues with my engine later? or would it have been diluted enough and drained enough to prevent any damage?

[jacques kotze]

No expert but don't think you need to worry.

[CasKru]

Also think you should be fine as they did flush it twice....

[BenRich]

Sounds like they handled it correctly. If you have any issues it will not be from the contamination

[Mikie]

I have done 200km since and so far all is ok.
If anyone wants free tank Flushing you know where to go

[Mud Dog]

Also no expert, but seriously doubt that there will be any hassles. I further doubt that any little bit of petrol mixed with a full tank would make any difference to anything at all. If there was a lot of petrol and this was a common and deliberate practice, then I think you would have issues ....EGT and subsequently the head as well as perhaps rubber O-rings and seals that are formulated to withstand deterioration from diesel but not petrol.

I wouldn't give it a second thought.

[Aquanaut]

I have heard the some diesel owners actually put a cup of peterol into their diesel to boost the octane or power of the diesel. Is this an old wives tale or is there something to it?
Basil

[Mikie]

Excellent thanks guys

[Mountain Man]

I have heard the some diesel owners actually put a cup of peterol into their diesel to boost the octane or power of the diesel. Is this an old wives tale or is there something to it?
Basil

I know a guy in Zim who had a very old diesel Landy a to start it he would spray petrol in the air intake and that was enough to fire up the motor. But he never ran it on petrol.

[GI Jane]

From my limited understanding of the situation, there should'nt be any problem seeing that you did'nt start up your engine and try driving away with it...

[4x4Maniac]

I have heard the some diesel owners actually put a cup of petrol into their diesel to boost the octane or power of the diesel. Is this an old wives tale or is there something to it?
Basil

I have also heard that it cleans the injectors but should only do this for every second full tank?
Any other experts opinion?

[Rebel 4x4]

I have heard the some diesel owners actually put a cup of petrol into their diesel to boost the octane or power of the diesel. Is this an old wives tale or is there something to it?
Basil

I have also heard that it cleans the injectors but should only do this for every second full tank?
Any other experts opinion?

Sjoe, that's like more destroying it.....or saying drinking half a cup of domestos will clean out your pankreas...

[Mikie]

I am happy to announce that everything is fine, no damage, and my Lux is running as good as always

[CasKru]

I am happy to announce that everything is fine, no damage, and my Lux is running as good as always

[Donkey]

Happened to me once, tank was empty and guy filled up with petrol at a Sasol (their diesel nozzle is yellow) as I'm looking in the mirror saw a different colour nozzle but luckily it wasn't much, can't remember either, but he then swopped with diesel and filled up. No hassles whatsoever.

[Mikie]

Happened to me once, tank was empty and guy filled up with petrol at a Sasol (their diesel nozzle is yellow) as I'm looking in the mirror saw a different colour nozzle but luckily it wasn't much, can't remember either, but he then swopped with diesel and filled up. No hassles whatsoever.

Didnt they drain what they put in?

[Donkey]

Nope, wasn't a lot. doubt if even 10 ltrs, can't remember so clearly now, but still no issues. 10 ltrs of petrol mixed in about 55 ltrs of diesel isn't much me thinks

[4x4Maniac]

Isn't that why your motor uses oil Donkey? Mmm grabbing in the dark here?

[Donkey]

That was way before the overhaul.

[Donkey]

Isn't that why your motor uses oil Donkey? Mmm grabbing in the dark here?

Grabbing in the dark is like winking in the dark at a gorgeous chick, and when the light comes on wonder what's gonna happen, and you sit with sit silly smirk on your face staring at her

[4x4Maniac]

Isn't that why your motor uses oil Donkey? Mmm grabbing in the dark here?

Grabbing in the dark is like winking in the dark at a gorgeous chick, and when the light comes on wonder what's gonna happen, and you sit with sit silly smirk on your face staring at her

Haha, ok then it must be an afrikaans saying, that I totally messed up: "Gooi n klip in die donker!"

[Mikie]

Wow Donkey, you took a chance there.

[ROOFER]

Isn't that why your motor uses oil Donkey? Mmm grabbing in the dark here?

Grabbing in the dark is like winking in the dark at a gorgeous chick, and when the light comes on wonder what's gonna happen, and you sit with sit silly smirk on your face staring at her

Haha, ok then it must be an afrikaans saying, that I totally messed up: "Gooi n klip in die donker!"

gooi n klip in die bos en kyk hoeveel aape spring uit :!: :!: :!: I think