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What would happen if diesel is let into a petrol engine or vice-versa?
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∙ 11y ago
I assume by gasoline that's the same as unleaded/petrol.... Well basically you will not do any serious damage to the engine itself, the car will stop working, quite possibly have some black smoke coming out the exhaust as the diesel works it way through, you will not be able to use the car until the entire fuel system has been drained out, so its a costly and frustrating mistake to make.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoIn a pre-EPA2010 engine, nothing, although you'll get a stiff fine if you get caught. In an EPA2010/Euro 5/6 compliant engine, you'll clog the DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst) and DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) typically within an hour, then you'll have to clean out the DOC and DPF, clean the dosing injector, and drain the off-road diesel out of your tank if you don't want to have to go through that again.
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∙ 11y agoIf diesel is put in a petrol engine it will run rough, if at all. Depends how much gas is mixed in it. May not cause serious damage. If petrol is put in a diesel it will ruin the engine before long.
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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.
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
How can you convert petrol engine in into diesel engine?
You can convert a petrol engine into a diesel engine by changing the fuel injectors. The fuel filters will also need to be changed.
Will a petrol engine run on diesel?
NO!
What will happen when 25 percent petrol mixed with diesel in diesel engine?
It'll probably be OK. As long as there's enough diesel to properly lubricate the injection pump then no problems.
What happen when petrol fuel is use in diesel engine?
Petrol in a diesel engine will destroy the engine.
What will happen when petrol is poured into a diesel engine?
The engine will knock.
What will happen if petrol is used as a fuel in diesel engine?
Petrol or gasoline in a diesel will cause internal engine damage. if petrol is used in diesel engine it may cause explosive sound with burning ....bcz high compression ratio ......
What will happen if petrol is poured in diesel engine or diesel is poured in petrol engine?
Either it will not run at all, or run very poorly. Either is likely to do severe damage to 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?
If you use Petrol or Gasoline in a Diesel engine you will destroy that engine. That is why you do not use it.
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.
What will happen if diesel filled in petrol engine?
the engine will not run because of three reasons. 1. Diesel uses more compression than the petrol engine does 2. the diesel engines fuel to air mixture is 1:1 and petrol isn't 3. diesel engines use straight compression or glow plugs instead of spark plugs
You put petrol in a diesel engine by mistake what will happen?
If you put petrol in a diesel engine by mistake, the tank must be fully drained before driving as they are incompatible. If this is not done, the vehicle will not run and permanent damage can occur.
