Common Urban Myths about Misfueling

We hear it all when dealing with thousands of angry and/or upset drivers who have put the incorrect fuel in their cars. Some of the ideas going around are quite alarming in that they are completely false and often confuse people and lead them down the wrong road.
So we decided to list and debunk some of the most common false ideas about misfuelling. Here is our list of Misfuelling Urban Myths:

Myth: A little bit of petrol is good for a diesel engine – it cleans out the fuel system and is done in cold climates to stop the diesel from freezing. A little gas in diesel is ok!

Truth: Any amount of petrol in a diesel system will reduce lubrication. Yes – it will "clean" the engine, however the gunk dislodged by it can clog the fuel lines, filter and injectors, thereby causing the fuel system to fail.

Cold-weather countries used to use a small amount of petrol in diesel a long time ago. This was way before modern diesel engines with high pressure pumps and common rail systems. Nowadays the diesel is specially engineered with numerous additives to ensure it doesn't freeze – but still manages to correctly lubricate the fuel system.


Myth: Wrong fuel? No problem – simply keep topping it up and don't run it too hard or rev too much.

Truth: The vast majority of people who try this do break down soon afterward. Those few who manage to "get away" with it have simply solved the present, obvious problem. However, they have also reduced the lifespan of the high-pressure pump, the lift pump, and the injectors. This means that they will need to be replaced sooner rather than later.
It is for this reason that companies like Mercedes often refuse to guarantee any fuel system components that have been in contact with contaminated fuel, and are then able to quote thousands to replace everything.

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