What to Do If a Diesel Vehicle is Filled with Gasoline and Driven?
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It is certain that diesel vehicles must never be filled with gasoline. Due to the different ignition methods used in diesel and gasoline engines, the types of fuel required vary significantly. If gasoline is accidentally added to a diesel engine, the vehicle must not be started or driven. Otherwise, it may cause engine failure in mild cases or even lead to the risk of complete engine failure in severe cases. It is recommended to call a tow truck to transport the vehicle to a professional repair shop for cleaning and maintenance. Additional Information: 1. Diesel engines have high torque and outstanding load capacity, which is why many cargo transport vehicles and rugged off-road vehicles opt for diesel engines. These advantages stem from the unique ignition and combustion method of diesel engines. 2. For a vehicle's fuel to combust, it requires ignition. Common ignition methods include spark ignition and compression ignition, with diesel engines using compression ignition. Compression ignition means that after diesel enters the combustion chamber, it is primarily ignited by the pressure of the piston in the cylinder, requiring a high compression ratio. This results in greater torque output, making diesel engines more powerful and capable of faster acceleration compared to gasoline engines.
