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The self ignition temp of petrol is much higher than diesel hence only compression in diesel engine cannot initiate the combustion .thus petrol cannot be used in diesel engine.
There was an episode of "Amazing Race" a couple of years ago where the contestants jumped into the cars they were given to drive to the next destination. They were all diesel. They had to stop on the way there and fill up the tanks. It was night and about half the contestants did not notice that the cars were diesel and they pumped gasoline into the tanks. The cars did in fact get down the road a ways until they finally stopped. The most enterprising of the contestants was an older gentleman who crawled underneath his car, disconnected the fuel line, drained the tank, reconnected it, and refilled it with diesel.
No a diesel will not run on gasoline.
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Can petrol work in a diesel engine?
Yes, petrol will work in a diesel engine but will run rough for a short time before the engine needs extensive and expensive repairs.
How long will diesel car run on petrol?
It won't, even a mixture of gasoline and diesel will not work. May I add that running petrol in a diesel will destroy that diesel engine.
What happen when petrol fuel is use in diesel engine?
Petrol in a diesel engine will destroy the engine.
Is petrol is used in diesel cars?
No, diesel engine require diesel fuel. Put petrol in a diesel engine and you will destroy it.
Can a petrol engine be converted to a diesel engine?
No, you cannot convert a petrol to burn diesel.
Why not use petrol in diesel engine?
Using petrol in a diesel engine can cause severe mechanical damage and expensive repairs, making it extremely unsafe and inefficient. Diesel engines are specifically designed to operate with diesel fuel, which has very different chemical and combustion properties compared to petrol. Diesel fuel is thicker, more lubricating, and ignites through compression rather than a spark. Petrol, on the other hand, is lighter, less lubricating, and ignites at a much lower temperature. When petrol is introduced into a diesel engine, it disrupts the precise combustion process. Petrol reduces the lubrication inside the fuel system, leading to increased friction and potential damage to components such as the fuel pump and injectors. Additionally, because petrol ignites too quickly under compression, it can cause pre-ignition or “knocking,” resulting in violent combustion that can damage pistons, valves, and cylinder heads. Even small amounts of petrol contamination can compromise engine performance, reduce fuel efficiency, and increase emissions. In severe cases, it can cause complete engine failure. For this reason, it’s critical to always ensure the correct fuel is used. PETRO Industrial (petroinddotcom) strongly advises checking fuel labels carefully and implementing proper refueling procedures to protect your diesel engine and maintain peak performance.
Why does diesel not work in petrol engine?
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Can you make a diesel engine which works on the basic principle of petrol engine or you can say it uses diesel as a fuel but works on the principle of petrol engine?
No, a diesel is a compression firing engine and a petrol is a spark firing engine. Diesel fuel will not burn in a petrol engine with spark plugs.
Is it possible to use diesel in petrol engine?
No. A petrol or gasoline engine will not run on diesel fuel.
Why cant petrol be used in diesel engine?
Because one has a petrol engine and the other has a diesel engine. Petrol/gasoline does not ignite the same way as diesel. It also does not have the lubrication qualities that diesel has. Gas in a diesel engine will damage the fuel system if the diesel very quickly.
Why compression ratio of petrol enine is 8 where as diesel engine is 22?
because a diesel engine ignites its fuel with pressure, and not with a spark like a petrol engine. that is why a petrol engine does not need as high a compression ratio as a diesel engine
What happens when you put petrol in a Volvo diesel engine?
What happens is you must remove the petrol immediately. Petrol or gasoline will destroy a diesel engine.
