{"id":555,"date":"2019-05-14T15:48:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T15:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2019-05-14T15:48:19","modified_gmt":"2019-05-14T15:48:19","slug":"what-happens-if-you-put-the-wrong-type-of-fuel-in-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-you-put-the-wrong-type-of-fuel-in-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens if You Put the Wrong Type of Fuel in a Car?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oops! You accidentally put unleaded gasoline into your diesel car engine. Now what? Well, automotive fuel systems are designed to use a specific type of fuel for optimal performance and efficiency. So if you use the incorrect type of fuel in your car or truck, you could be looking at some mechanical consequences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what could happen if you use the incorrect type of fuel in your vehicle, including what you should do if you make this common fuel pump error.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gas Pump Confusion<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

At modern-day gas stations, you will find a series of fuels\nto choose from, including unleaded, premium, diesel, and more. As a result, gas\npump confusion and fueling mistakes happen every day. Most of the time, a fuel\nswitch up is harmless, but when it involves diesel fuel, the result could be\nquite detrimental. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gasoline in a Diesel Engine<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you have a diesel car engine, and you accidently use\nregular gasoline in the tank, you could be facing some serious damage, spanning\nfrom corroded fuel lines to complete engine failure. If you instantly realize\nyou have made this mistake, do not start the car. Starting the engine can make\nthe situation much worse, as it will send the fuel from the tank, through the\nfuel lines, and circulate it within the engine. Instead, you will need to\nimmediately have your vehicle towed to a trusted mechanic to have the entire\nfuel system flushed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you start the engine before realizing that you have put\ngasoline in your tank, unfortunately, the most likely result will be total\nengine breakdown, but not before the injection pump and the injectors\nexperience complete mechanical failure. There is no telling when this breakdown\nmight occur, but it is not safe to drive a vehicle under these impending\nconditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is it So Bad?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The reason why you cannot use regular gasoline in a diesel\ncar engine mostly has to do with petroleum refining process. You see, the\nprocess of making gasoline (petroleum) gives the fuel much higher boiling\npoints, roughly between 105 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit. Diesel fuel, on the\nother hand, boils between 500 and 650 degrees Fahrenheit, making it\nincompatible for gasoline designed automobiles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a more technical scope, diesel engines do not have spark\nplugs, and instead, use compression to ignite the fuel. Using gasoline in a\ndiesel engine will result in an increased amount of pressure of the early\nignition, which in turn, can damage pistons, warp connecting rods, and even\nblow the head off the engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diesel Fuel in a Gasoline Engine<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you were to put diesel fuel into a car engine designed\nfor standard gasoline, you can expect some complications, but none comparable\nthe scope of using gasoline in a diesel engine. If this were to happen to you,\nsimply follow the same advice as above. Do not start the car if you realize\nyour mistake, and have it towed to a mechanic right away. If you do start the engine,\nthe fuel pump, lines, filter, and other components may get ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Fuel System Repair <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Northeast Auto Service at 317-475-1846<\/strong> for specialized fuel system repair<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are ASE licensed and certified car mechanics who provide a wide range of foreign and domestic auto repair services, as well as, free estimates, coupons, car care advice, and more. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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