Petrol In Diesel Tank

[picker]

I have put petrol in my car diesel tank what can i do to get it out

[Maydup]

Oh dear, you have my sympathy. You need to call and wo/man who can. Do you have breakdown cover? They usually offer a fuel draining service. i know the RAC do for example.

https://www.rac.co.uk/breakdown-cover/wrong-fuel-recovery/petrol-in-a-diesel-car

[EDDIE51]

How much ? A small amount is not a problem . In fact people used to put petrol in the diesel tank during cold weather to stop the fuel 'waxing' and blocking the fuel filter .Other wise there should be a drain tap on the bottom of the tank to empty it,use that .

[Buenchico]

Do NOT start the engine!

Call out a professional fuel-draining service, such as that offered by the AA
https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/fuel-assist
or the RAC
https://www.rac.co.uk/breakdown-cover/wrong-fuel-recovery

Anything else is likely to be dangerous and illegal (because pumping out, storing and disposing of highly combustible fuel needs to be done in accordance with strict safety rules).

[Baldric]

Any help?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/caradvice/honestjohn/10450126/What-happens-if-I-put-petrol-in-my-diesel-car.html

[TonyV]

Only thing you can do is to drain tank, but you need it high enough and level, so axle stands, but all depends wear drain on tank is.

[Old_Geezer]

I echo Eddie's question. Is it a tankful or a pint ?