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Petrol oil in a diesel car?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/26/2022

I've had this happen more than once on diesel trucks in my shop. You need to remove the fuel tank, and drain it well. Refill the tank to full with the proper fuel. You may have to crank it over for a while to get all the wrong stuff pushed through, but it will usually start up.

Shall we be pedantic? Diesel fuel is an oil. Petrol is not an oil - it's a a spirit.

But wait! We know what you are really asking! What you are asking is "Can you use engine oil which does not specifically say it's for use in diesel engines, in a diesel engine?" If this is what you are asking, then the answer is "Yes you can" - but with qualifications. Today's 5w/30 "fuel saving" oil as used by Ford, and many other oils, are formulated for both petrol and diesel engines. Any engine oil (of the correct grade) will lubricate a diesel engine, but diesels are dirty! The oil easily fouls up with diesel particulate, and an oil made only for petrol engines will form sludge unless changed very regularly.

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∙ 14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Is Diesel engine oil bad for a petrol car?

Yes, never put oil formulated for a diesel in a gasoline engine.

Can a diesel car run on engine oil?

yes it can, mixed with petrol. 5litres diesel to .5l of petrol. mixed it up and ur good to go.

What is the major difference between a petrol car and a diesel one?

The primary difference between a petrol car and diesel car is the consumption rate - diesel and petrol are refined from mineral oil using differing methods. The result is diesel engines having a lower fuel consumption rate than their petrol counterparts when installed in a vehicle of similar mass. CO2 emissions are also lower in a diesel engine than they are in a petrol engine.

What are the 2 filters in a car?

Air filter, oil filter, petrol or diesel filter.

What is the difference between petrol car and disel car?

The petrol one uses petrol, and, wait for it, the diesel one uses diesel!

Are diesel and petrol shocks the same?

Depends on the car, if a car has petrol and diesel version than yes

Is my car powered by petrol or diesel?

To determine if your car is powered by petrol or diesel, check the fuel type specified in your car's manual or on the fuel cap. This information will indicate whether your car runs on petrol or diesel.

Can you convert a turbo diesel driven car to a petrol motor?

You cannot convert a turbo diesel driven car to a petrol motor. You have to buy a car that uses the petrol motor.

How can I determine whether a car is petrol or diesel?

To determine if a car is petrol or diesel, you can check the fuel cap or the fuel gauge. A petrol car will typically have a green fuel cap or a label that says "unleaded petrol," while a diesel car will have a black fuel cap or a label that says "diesel." Additionally, diesel fuel nozzles are usually larger than petrol nozzles at gas stations.

Can you use diesel engine oil in your petrol car?

Yes you can I know a few people that use a 5W-30 Diesel and a 15W-40 Diesel. Hope This Helps.

What type oil Fiat doblo?

The engine oil to use depends on the type of engine (diesel or petrol). See the car manual to know the exact oil reccomended by FIAT for your car

Is it bad to put petrol in a diesel car?

Yes, petrol/gasoline will severely damage a diesel engine.

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