gar074
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OK, the title probably says enough...
Had to make an unexpected trip into town this evening. First time out in the car for a month. Forgot to take my wallet. Realised I was running low on fuel, but reckoned I had enough to get me there and back (10 miles), but ran out on the way home. It was getting dark, and drizzling heavily. Called the wife to bring the can of fuel she bought last weekend for the ride-on. Half an hour later she was back, I refuelled from the can, the car restarted OK, but then stalled. Oh, methinks, the fuel must be taking a while to get through. Tried again a few times, but no joy. Then the penny dropped. Phoned the wife (who by now was nearly home) and asked, "When you put fuel in the can last weekend, did you fill it with diesel?" (She drives a diesel.) Long silence. You've already guessed the answer.
Those clever nozzles that are supposed to stop this from happening don't help much when you're refuelling from a can.
I moved the Panda to a safe place, locked up, and we drove home in silence.
So, what's the damage likely to be, physically to the engine, and financially? I've never been in this position before, so I haven't a clue. Would you use one of those fuel doctor chappies, or what?
Had to make an unexpected trip into town this evening. First time out in the car for a month. Forgot to take my wallet. Realised I was running low on fuel, but reckoned I had enough to get me there and back (10 miles), but ran out on the way home. It was getting dark, and drizzling heavily. Called the wife to bring the can of fuel she bought last weekend for the ride-on. Half an hour later she was back, I refuelled from the can, the car restarted OK, but then stalled. Oh, methinks, the fuel must be taking a while to get through. Tried again a few times, but no joy. Then the penny dropped. Phoned the wife (who by now was nearly home) and asked, "When you put fuel in the can last weekend, did you fill it with diesel?" (She drives a diesel.) Long silence. You've already guessed the answer.
Those clever nozzles that are supposed to stop this from happening don't help much when you're refuelling from a can.
I moved the Panda to a safe place, locked up, and we drove home in silence.
So, what's the damage likely to be, physically to the engine, and financially? I've never been in this position before, so I haven't a clue. Would you use one of those fuel doctor chappies, or what?
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