Unleaded in Hippo`s diesel tank!!!!!!help!!

[jedi]

Not mentioning any names, but some silly fool has managed to put Unleaded petrol into the Hippos Diesel TD4 engine.:doh:

Now luckerly they noticed and only around 5-6 liters went in, the tank was then filled to the top with diesel, I also put 200ml of 2 stroke in just for good measure.. As Ive been told petrol has zero lubricating properties and this causes most problems.


Now the questions is will the hippo be ok with this amount of petrol mixed with the diesel??

IMHO iI think it will be ok, but just thought I`d check...

 

[Trewey]

It'll be fine. maybe better than usual!

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

be fine














and if it aint - its your car

 

[jamesmartin]

i think youd be okay

 

[blue beasty]

I wouldn't worry overly.......maybe just keep it topped up for a while

 

[Pikey]

Well done. Diesel can be a right pig to get it started burning the petrol will help loads..

 

[Dartmoor Navigator]

I did it to mine... But it was a full tank of petrol that brought the car to a grinding halt. Drained the tank and replaced the fuel filter..... Then supplied the entire village with a years worth of strimmer fuel for free

 

[newcyboots]

You be fine.. but like blue beasty says.. maybe when you get down to about 3/4, top it back up to full again a few times....

 

[blue beasty]

just remember next time......doozol in the tank......petrol in the driverside window

 

[jedi]

Ok thanks guys, will let you know if theres any peformance gains

 

[teddywood1]

we used to put a gallon or 4.55 ltrs to you in the tank in the old days before freelanders in the winter because diesel used to freeze but now do to aditives it does not freeze so much only under extree conditions so do not worry I know people who still put a gallon of petrol in with a tank of diesel hope this helps

 

[D3savage]

Yep did it to mine - 6lts .... filled rest to brim with diesel. Ran it to 1/2 empty and refilled with diesel. Then ran this to virtually flat empty and refilled.... Phew. All ok.
Probably have shortened life of pump seals...ulp.....

 

[StuckAgainSteve]

Generally if it isn't one of the latest ultra high pressure EU4 lump (the sort normally fitted with a DPF) you won't have a problem. A modern diesel's fuel pump would probably be wrecked at great cost. Progress eh?

 

[Dr_evil]

Is it too late to suggest burning it

 

[Fur Trapper]

Is it too late to suggest burning it

the fuel or the gaylander

 

[Dr_evil]

the fuel or the gaylander

both