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Jun 18, 2023 | 07:02 AM

MDHunter

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Gas in diesel

Did a stupid thing,, accidentally put about a gallon of gas in my diesel truck before I realized my mistake, filled the rest up with diesel. 1 part gas 20 parts diesel.....any concerns?

Jun 18, 2023 | 07:17 AM

ESwift

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Nothing to worry about, toss in a bottle of lubricity additive if possible

Jun 18, 2023 | 07:17 AM

callforfire

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I'm honestly just guessing but at that ratio maybe a reduction in lubricity? Could try off-setting it with a jug of 2-stroke oil and a cetane booster.

Jun 18, 2023 | 08:31 AM

Kwikkordead

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A common practice used to be to put some gasoline into the tank of a gelled up diesel vehicle if it got too cold for Diesel 2 in the winter and the fuel gelled up. One gallon is nothing to worry about.

Jun 18, 2023 | 10:36 AM

bigb56

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That's another benefit of owning one of these older diesels. Putting gasoline in a newer diesel can end up taking out the fuel injection system and cost you big money.