Contaminated fuel
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Topic: Contaminated fuel
Posted By: nero
Subject: Contaminated fuel
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 06:57
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Just read in the Daily Express,that the Halbeith branch of ASDA has been selling unleaded petrol contaminated with diesel. More than 300 people have filled up unaware that it was contaminated. Affected pumps were Nos 5,6,9 and 10. These pumps have now been turned off. The problem was caused by a contract delivery driver who mistakenly topped up the unleaded with the diesel. They reckon any damage can be put right by a garage and that they will reimburse people if they contact the customer service desk. Hope no-one here is affected?
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Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 07:20
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my god that can ruin the engine ------------- |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 08:12
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Not as much as you would imagine If it were the other way round Petrol in Diesel then that is more serious Depends on how much fuel you put in i guess,but a little diesel would only smoke slightly and will clean out engine also ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
mell wrote:
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 08:16
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As per http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=20978&PN=1 - this post , I woudn't abuse my car with a tank full of supermarket sludge in the first place! Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 08:18
Em no Mell is right. Diesel in a petrol is game over! Petrol in a diesel isn't a problem. Petrol is far thinner than diesel so diesel in a petrol system will clog up the fuel injectors rather nicely. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 08:21
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Edit due to me being wrong ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 08:31
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My mistake it was the other way around.I put petrol in a diesel van,so i have just been told ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 08:43
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my god so im right for a change wooooohooo lol i put 4 star in a diesel once cause i thought diesel was red lol i didnt move the car got the garage to drain it all out,that was a few years ago when i was young and stupid heehee ------------- |
Posted By: Chas C
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 09:38
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And now you're just a bit older, eh Mell?? ------------- 
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Posted By: Del64
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 11:56
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I can report that in the new generation of high pressure diesels they will run quite happily on petrol if filled up by a muppet who forgets,,,,
Don't ask long story  ------------- 2009 520d SE Business Edition Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 12:02
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ermmm, diluted diesel in a petrol would be ok as long as not excessive. would ruin the cat and lambdas tho' & give the ECU something to think about!!! smoke like me on a monday too... ------------- 
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Posted By: SilverSaloon
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 12:10
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just about 3 miles from my house! luckly i dont use that station anyway! ------------- 2003 BMW 735i Fully loaded with almost all extras 
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Posted By: mell
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 12:39
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Posted By: alanross
Date Posted: 19-August-2005 at 20:11
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You should be using Esso super unleaded or Shell no-up-tae-much (Optimax) anyway rather than Asda or such like. Although if your affected I hope you get sorted ok. Alan. |
