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Cars that run diesel are long lasting than petrol cars.

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Are diesel cars better than petrol cars?

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It Depends, if you are a long distance driver then go for a diesel as it is very economical. But if you are looking for something fast and don't drive long distances then go for a petrol car. I prefer diesel cars as they are cheaper to run, powerful, economical and cheaper to tax.


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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.


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What will happen when 25 percent petrol mixed with diesel in diesel engine?

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What can I do as I put diesel in a petrol engine I am now draining it out will there be a problem if you do not get it all out?

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What phenomenon occurs if petrol is used in diesel engine?

What do you mean phenonmenon? Nothing of a phenomenon occurs. Your engine will simply fail and you will need to get the whole tank cleaned out and system it will cost a fortune. This is why people put diesel stickers on the inside of their petrol cap to remind them. And prob saving them money in the long run!