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Hi, a friend filled a diesel car with unleaded. She is quite distraught as the car was not hers and is wondering what is needed to rectify the situation (the car went a little way before spluttering to a stop) and what the likely cost will be. The car is an Audi A4.
Many thanks for your answers.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Was there any diesel left in the tank to dilute the unleaded petrol?
Diesel acts as a lubricant for the engine as well as a fuel so if the car had managed to travel a long distance (impossible on pure unleaded) major damage could occur.
It sounds like damage may have been averted and with luck all that is required is the tank being siphoned and replaced with diesel.