Contaminated fuel in a Dacia Lodgy? Petrol in a Diesel Dacia?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel Dacia is a common error. And what you should do about it depends on a few things. Assuming you would like to know what it is best to do about it then keep reading.
Here are the most important factors to be aware of when making a decision whether to get a fuel drain:

1. Exactly how much Petrol did you put in the Dacia, keeping in mind that the fuel capacity of the Dacia Lodgy is usually roughly 50 litres?
   1. A small amount of Petrol, something like 2.5 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Lodgy will usually not necessarily be a major problem. Experience has shown us that an amount under 2.5 litres (about 5% of the overall fuel tank) is often able to be completely diluted by means of totally topping up the tank with the right fuel.
      It's very unusual to encounter a car or truck suffering from issues because of less than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Keep in mind it is very unusual - definitely not impossible to find. You will discover some vehicles that won't endure any level of contamination in the slightest.
   2. Anywhere between 2.5 and 5 litres of Petrol in the Dacia (5 to 10%) is a 50/50 situation. Our experience has confirmed that as many drivers get away with this as those people who break down. When you are figuring out whether or not to risk it and just fill it up remember that it is just like betting your car on black - you have a 50/50 chance of it working.
   3. Anything in excess of 5 litres of Petrol in your Diesel Lodgy must immediately be drained out as your probability of succeeding with that level of contamination is more than likely less than one in fifty - truly big odds.
2. Put Petrol in a Diesel Dacia and drove it: Have you noted any kind of performance concerns ever since putting the bad fuel in the Lodgy? In that case, get it removed irrespective of the volume of Petrol or the contamination percentage. Still running a vehicle that is starting to suffer the effects of fuel contamination will probably only lead to more and more damage affecting the fuel system components.
3. Do you need reassurance?
   Simply get it removed. Regardless of the contamination percentage, there is invariably some extent of risk associated with operating a Diesel engine on fuel contaminated with the incorrect fuel. Possible final outcomes of driving on the incorrect fuel include the motor not starting, running unevenly, decrease in power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, damaged or bunged injectors, and the like. These are some of the most common Petrol in Diesel warning signs, and in the event that you recognise any of them then cease driving and have it removed immediately.

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