What is the solution for accidentally adding a small amount of diesel when refueling with gasoline?
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The solution for accidentally adding a small amount of diesel when refueling with gasoline is: 1. Clean the fuel system, replace the gasoline filter, and conduct a comprehensive inspection; 2. Drain the diesel completely and refill with gasoline. The hazards of adding diesel to a gasoline-powered vehicle are: 1. Poor fuel atomization, vehicle shaking, and black smoke from the exhaust pipe; 2. Clogging the spark plugs and ignition coils; 3. Disrupting the stability of the fuel system and causing engine damage. Precautions for refueling are: 1. Choose to refuel when the temperature is relatively low; 2. If the vehicle is not used for a long time or used infrequently, maintain a small amount of fuel; 3. Avoid refueling when a tanker truck is unloading fuel; 4. Turn off the engine when refueling a gasoline-powered vehicle.
That day, I absentmindedly filled my gasoline car with diesel at the gas station and panicked. The first thing I did upon realizing was not to start the engine, as diesel mixed into the gasoline system could clog the injectors and damage the engine—too risky. I quickly pushed the car to a safe corner of the service area and called my trusted repair shop. They sent a tow truck to haul it away for professional handling: first, draining the entire tank of the mixed fuel, then thoroughly cleaning the fuel system including the fuel lines and injectors, and even replacing the fuel filter. It cost a pretty penny, but after the repairs, the car ran perfectly. A hard lesson learned: always check the pump handle color to distinguish between diesel and gasoline before refueling, and make it a habit to double-check to avoid mistakes. Don’t rush on the road—safety first.
