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Chrysler PT Cruiser Repair Question


Topics covered: Dent, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on July 5, 2007

Fuel

Accidentally put desiel fuel (8.5gallons) in my car.
Will this cause a lot of damage? Engine light is on and car won't start. When I realized my mistake I stopped fueling and put regular unleaded in tank to dilute (4.5 gallons). Drove home about five miles.

What should I do?
Avatar Asked by kittycarstens

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Replied on July 5, 2007

Pt cruiser 2007 750 miles 4 cyliner.

Accidentally put 8.67 gallons of deisel fuel in tank, when I realized my mistake I tried to dilute with 4.36 gallons of unleaded regular. Will this cause a lot of damage? I drove home five miles. Car engine light is on and car won't start now. What should I do next?

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