What do I do if i put unleaded gas in a diesel tank?

Question

I got a moving truck and accidently put unleaded gas in it.. i drove about an hour and then 30 mins later it wouldnt start.. what can i do about it... the engine isnt locked up yet..

Answer 1

id tow it to a shop and have the tank drained

Answer 2

It's due to the dilution of the fuel.  The injector pump is by-passing & maybe damaged due to the low lubricity of the fuel.  You may be looking at an expensive repair.  Drain the fuel tank & refill with low sulfur fuel. (likely a decal beside the fuel filler)  Remove the fuel filter(s) & replace.  Hand prime the fuel system if equipped (should be a small hand pump near the filter(s)) Have someone try starting while pumping the primer pump.

Good luck. . .you're going to need it

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Answer 3

PRAY