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It can make the engine seize up, the mechanic parts and components are made to work with the right type of fuel for the engine.

Basically, if you put petrol into a diesel engine, it would run for about 10 minutes then die. Then you would need a new engine.

Diesel fuel is oily and provides lubrication for the pumps and injectors.

Petrol does not provide the lubrication, so the pumps and injectors will be damaged.

It is unlikely that the engine will run at all if all petrol is used. Diesels are compression ignition engines. The fuel ignites as soon as it is injected into hot air. petrol needs a spark.

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