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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!

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