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Wrong fuel in car

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?
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  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    Have you drained it with no damage? If they never know how could it?
  • 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
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    If you have not started the engine, don't worry.

    All will be well.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • Yep keep schtum, what the dealer doesn't know can't hurt him.

    Well done for spotting your mistake before restarting.
  • Retrogamer
    Retrogamer Posts: 4,218 Forumite
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    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.
    All your base are belong to us.
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    Good words of advice- good luck!
  • 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
    UncleZen Posts: 842 Forumite
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    My wife did this and drove 10 miles before she realised. There was no engine damage.
  • alastairq
    alastairq Posts: 5,030 Forumite
    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!
    No, I don't think all other drivers are idiots......but some are determined to change my mind.......
  • keith1950
    keith1950 Posts: 2,597 Forumite
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    How did she get the diesel nozzle into the petrol filler ??
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