2000 Renault Megane wrong fuel added

2000 RENAULT MEGANE
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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RAMMFAM
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my fuel tank was low, i added six gallons of diesel by mistake, the car still runs and drives but lumpy, should i run until empty and then refil with petrol or keep diluting whats in the tank by adding more petrol as i use whats in the tank ... mike
Jul 14, 2008 at 2:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If your car has a drain plug it would be a good thing to dump the fuel, if not just keep topping it up and diluting it, you wont do any real harm, it may smoke i bit, if will be a good idea to change the fuel filter now, and again when it is clear of the diesel.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 14, 2008 at 5:26 AM