Wrong fuel in car

dark_knight_2

Hi

Can anyone confirm that if I've put petrol in a diesel (about 16.33ltr) but did not start/drive it would my warranty be affected?

worried_jim

Have you drained it with no damage? If they never know how could it?

dark_knight_2

Waiting on it being drained as we speak. I just wondered if maybe the petrol might affect it in some way? I don't think it will as I haven't started it just looking reassurance as much as anything

ariba10

If you have not started the engine, don't worry.

All will be well.

gilbert_and_sullivan

Yep keep schtum, what the dealer doesn't know can't hurt him.

Well done for spotting your mistake before restarting.

Retrogamer

Once the tank's drained, make sure you fill it to the brim with diesel on the refill. It will help dilute any small amounts of petrol left inside the tank that escaped the draining process.

worried_jim

Good words of advice- good luck!

dark_knight_2

Thanks all, I'm 135 quid lighter (plus full tank or diesel and the petrol I used!) but I'm back on the road

UncleZen

My wife did this and drove 10 miles before she realised. There was no engine damage.

alastairq

Happened to one of my wives too..but, the other way around [diseasel in a petrol car]....get left with 10 gallons of engine cleaner!

keith1950

How did she get the diesel nozzle into the petrol filler ??