I accidentally put $20 diesel in my 2003 Honda Civic today. I’m very worried about it not running tomorrow or it just stopping and it being pricey to fix. First time thus has happened. Should it be ok or do I bring it to a mechanic?

Of course, then you have to get rid of 5 gallons of diesel/gasoline fuel mixture… As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started shying away from any DIY work involving car fluids…

Honda_Blackbird: You could do this yourself That’s the kind of DIY attitude and advice that keeps this site interesting - and helpful!

yrs ago i had a fuel pressure tester hose kit and i ran out of gas for my mower so i pumped a 1/2 gal or so into the gas can using the valve port on the fuel rail. i think AZ will let you borrow a fuel pressure tester.

How do you get rid of $20 in diesel mixed with some gasoline?

How would I do it? I would gradually consume it by using small amounts in each tankful for my smaller engines like mowers, blowers, chipper etc. Probably even hasten it by adding small amounts to my older cars as well. Come to think of it, I have a neighbor with an older diesel truck. He’d probably …

We have a bimonthly hazardous waste disposal, it would be accepted there and disposed of properly for no charge.

I don’t like the do-it-yourself suggestion. To many ways to end up spilling, and at worst, starting a large fire. Have it towed, have the shop drain the tank, fill it up, and if it’ll start drive it for 20 miles. If it won’t start, then they’ll have to clean out the rest of the fuel system.

Honda_Blackbird: You could do this yourself and save a trip to a shop Blackbird , you could but the average person has no business trying this in their own garage or driveway. Plus where I live disposing of the drained fuel is impossible .

Wow lol I’m new to cartalk and I didn’t expect so many great and interesting replies! I got it towed and they drained the tank and put in $20 gas for me. The total charge was $195 dollars. I’m thankful it wasn’t more and happy it’s done. First time I put diesel…and last. Too much on my mind and was…

[image] texases: I don’t like the do-it-yourself suggestion. To many ways to end up spilling, and at worst, starting a large fire. Diesel fuel is a lot less volatile than gasoline, due to the fact that it’s hard to ignite without compressing. It’s flammable, but harder to light than gasoline…

2003 Honda Civic - accidental diesel in tank

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