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what happens if i put diesel in a gas engine
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Putting diesel in a gasoline engine can cause significant issues because diesel fuel requires much higher temperatures to ignite than gasoline does. Gasoline engines are not designed to create the necessary conditions for diesel combustion. As a result, the engine may fail to start or, if it runs, operate very inefficiently and with reduced power. Diesel won't evaporate in the gas engine's combustion chamber correctly, leading to incomplete combustion, which can deposit soot on spark plugs, potentially causing them to foul. This could result in misfires, and over time, it can damage the engine's components, including the catalytic converter, due to improper exhaust emissions. The immediate recommendation is to avoid starting the engine and to drain the diesel from the tank and fuel system as soon as possible. If the engine has been run with diesel in the tank, it's advisable to have a professional mechanic inspect and clean the fuel system to minimize any damage.
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