You can drain the cooling system then refill with clean water and a cup of "Lestoil" household cleaner. Run the engine for several hours then drain the system and repeat the process until the drain water runs clean. Refill with a mixture of 50% water and 50% antifreeze and you will be fine.
Ford: 7.3 diesel fuel getting into the radiator
Probably not but why is it in there and how much?
If it was just exposed not run for a while just replacing the fuel filter draning the carb or fuel injectiors, and running a gas additive in your fuel for a bit so it will break down any diesel that is left
this problem is usally the injector liners!! you usally have to buy a tool to pull these out with
The diesel fuel will ruin the rubber parts like the hoses and seals over time. I would drain and flush the entire system (engine block, radiator, hoses) and refill with 50% antifreeze and 50% clean water.
Diesel engines run on diesel fuel. Gasoline will destroy a diesel engine.
It's located on the driver's side of the engine about 3/4 back from the radiator.
Yes, diesel is a bio fuel
diesel has a lower boiling point than antifreeze. as the engine heats up the diesel will vapourize and cause high pressure in your system. you will also has much worse temperature control in your engine.
If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.If the van has a diesel engine, then you MUST use diesel fuel. Unleaded gasoline will destroy a diesel engine. Diesel fuel is also used as a lubricant in a diesel engine. The use of any other fuel except diesel will result in serious damage. If you have put unleaded in your diesel, do not start or drive this vehicle until you drain the tank and change all the fuel filters.
Where is the diesel fuel filtered
Water is heavier than diesel fuel