What to do when gasoline is refueled instead of diesel?

The tip of the metering gun for gasoline and diesel fuel is the same. It's easy to make a mistake. Gasoline is not a fuel for diesel engines and does not have lubricating properties. Using it as a fuel in a diesel engine can lead to serious damage to the injection equipment.

The tip of the metering gun for gasoline and diesel fuel is the same. It's easy to make a mistake.

Gasoline is not a fuel for diesel engines and does not have lubricating properties. Using it as a fuel in a diesel engine can lead to serious damage to the injection equipment. This applies in particular to high-pressure common rail systems and unit injectors. If you unknowingly or carelessly refueled with gasoline instead of diesel fuel, do not start the engine.

When using a towing service, it is necessary to transport the car to a workshop, drain the gasoline, fill the tank with diesel fuel and carefully bleed the supply system.