diesel in Tank

[SwissSteve]

I had just done the most silliest of error? Put Desial in the Stag.

Fortunately I realized what was happening after 3 pounds worth and stopped. The tank was a just under half full so i drove the 100 hards home to get the car home without issue.

So my question is what should I do next.
Is there a risk of any damage.

Helps as always appreciated.

[marlowboy]

From previous experience, fill it up FULL with the correct fuel, I do not think you will have any problems. A couple of litres will not do any harm, trust me!

[SwissSteve]

Was hoping for such a response?

Thx

[Malcolm C]

Two friends in did the same,so we in Bristol have fitted a restrictor.

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[SwissSteve]

Did you guys fill the tank or Was this a preventative measure?

Just hope filling the tank as recommended will not cause any issues.
Jthe car has been running so well of late?
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[Malcolm C]

They filled them to the top from empty with diesel,I fitted it as,i did not want to be the 3rd

[SwissSteve]

It was really annoying mistake.

I read somewhere the this V super unleaded was good for the car so I decided to try it. I saw the Super V and started to fill the. In the bottom left corner I saw the diesel written.

Could not believe it did this?

Off to India for a week tomorrow so will have to wait to try the above proposal when I get back. Hopefully standing won't cause a problem.

[Andy Rundell]

From previous experience, fill it up FULL with the correct fuel, I do not think you will have any problems. A couple of litres will not do any harm, trust me!

spot on..................... if you only have a little in there, just fill it up with regular fuel and you will be fine - top up regularly to continue the dilution every 50 miles or so.

job done done, sleep easy.

............Andy

[jleyton]

Totally agree with all the others. I used to work in the industry and often saw this happen.

3 quids worth = 2 or 3 litres?? Dissolved in to 50+ litres of petrol, no problem.

I actually heard people saying their cars ran better on that sort of a mixture

Cheers

Julian

[Colonel Mustard]

I agree...such a small amount of diesel won't harm your car...but it might smoke a bit from the exhaust (diesel is an oil). Don't worry about this as it will clear when the fuel is used up.

Chris

[SwissSteve]

Thanks for the advice. Once back from my trip I will try what you proposed.

[SwissSteve]

Back from my trip later than annex.Took the car yesterday and filled the tank and took it for a ride.Happy to report the car is running fine.It is a little bit more smelly than normal.So I am one happy and releaved bunny.Thanks again for the help guys