Accidentally put gas in a 2005 dodge diesel
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I will not argue about wheather to run the gas/fuel mixture. But if you decide to get the mixture out of the tank, put a longer hose on the fuel filter drain and cycle the lift pump with the drain open. It will empty the tank quicker than you might think. You will need at least six+ 5 gallon containers.
You could then put 2.5 gallons of the mixture into an almost full tank of diesel with some 2 cycle oil. This would allow you to use up the mixture and not damage the engine.
Or put a little in your wifes car.
You could then put 2.5 gallons of the mixture into an almost full tank of diesel with some 2 cycle oil. This would allow you to use up the mixture and not damage the engine.
Or put a little in your wifes car.
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I had a 90's VW diesel. The owners manual stated that you could run up to 90% gasoline to diesel if you were running out and no diesel was available. It said to run the engine at reduced speed, expect lots of knocking and replenish with diesel ASP to increase the centane rating. That injection pump produced far lower pressures than the common rail system in your dodge. However the cylinder pressures are near the same, and a lot fewer moving parts in the common rail that would require lubrication. I would just drain the fuel from the tank, refill with diesel and a quart of Howes Diesel Treat for extra lubrication. Use the water drain to empty the fuel filter and as mentioned above cycle the key to purge the fuel lines of contaminated fuel. Maybe leave the water drain open while key is on to purge lines. Don't put that mixture in any modern gas engines or you will have a bunch of new problems. Don't forget this fuel you're working with is extremely flammable. Good luck. On second thought, also crack all the injector lines after the refuelling process. Then crank the engine at 30 sec intervals [so as not to overheat the starter] until fresh diesel leaks the injector lines. This will stop any more contamination to the high pressure side. I noticed you joined Nov 2010, what day?
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For more on adding oil or additives to diesel than any of you want to know, read this:
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=194481
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=194481
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Papaduck,
I like the tank draining idea of using the fuel filter drain and cycling the lift pump till it self drains.
Might want to throw out the first bit of fuel as it might be full of water.
I have dropped a few half full diesel tanks and they are heavy.
I like the tank draining idea of using the fuel filter drain and cycling the lift pump till it self drains.
Might want to throw out the first bit of fuel as it might be full of water.
I have dropped a few half full diesel tanks and they are heavy.
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LIke every one says drain as much fuel possible change filter add clean fuel a condidioner with lubricity start it up run slow to purge system should be alright. At work ran an L 10 Cummins on gaoline until it ran bad did all the things mentioned it ran fine went way past 25,000 hrs same fuel system. so it may not be too bad luck! Laurie
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At one time Chevron had a very detailed diesel fuel website, it doesn't appear to exist anymore but try this> http://www.chevron.com/products/tips...kquestion.aspx
What their old website also said about gasoline in diesel was at 10% levels the main problem was the change in flammability which increased handling hazard.
What their old website also said about gasoline in diesel was at 10% levels the main problem was the change in flammability which increased handling hazard.
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