Thread: Misfuelled xc60
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Old May 10th, 2019, 15:16   #3
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The missus was using the car and has went to fuel and put some petrol instead of diesel. She called me in a panic when she realised what's happened and being at work i called my mechanic. My mechanic suggested to brim the car with diesel and it will be fine considering it was only half a litre of petrol. I've just got home and the car sounds fine and drives Ok but i'm just wondering about long term engine damage.
Anybody had a similar experience?
Diesels are resilient to contamination and if it were mine I would not be concerned. The lubrication will be negligible by half a l and the combustion will not change.

If it were me I would have no concerns.
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