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**'70_402** · 05-03-2005, 08:21 PM

I ran out of gas saturday. i was at my buddies shop. he said i got some gas, so he went to get it. i just put a little in there (no even a gallon) and tryed to start it up. (I think the can had been used for both diesel and kerosene and might have still had resedue from both) it took a bit and backfired though the carb and shot ton of white smoke out of the carb.. and so i tryed again and got her running and it started smoking like a son of a gun out of the exaust. (it looked like i was smoking the tires) so i shut it off. we got a new gas can filled it up to delute whatever was in that can and she evened out and started to idle again. (still smoking a little) so i went and filled the rest of the way up with gas (15 gallons) and she is still running fine but the thing that scares me is that when i start it up it still smokes a little till it warms up some.. So, (whew) i guess my question is.. does diesel burn white when in a gas motor? what other kindof fuel could it have been? i am really stumped by this one.. we poured the first can out later and it was yellow and had a hint of diesel but mostly smelled like gas.

do i need to drain the tank and purge the system or just run this tank through with some b-12 or additive in it?

anyone ever done this?

Thanks

Rick

incoma · 05-03-2005, 08:32 PM

I got diesel in my truck once, and it was the entire tank. I just drained most of it out, and then filled it with gas. It took about 2 tanks to run through, but it cleaned itself out. No need for additives. You'll just be burning a bit of oil for a little while. You may want to change your plugs a bit sooner than you would otherwise.

**'70_402** · 05-03-2005, 08:49 PM

Why Would I Be Burning Oil? Does Diesel Have Oil In It? (higher percentage than gas)

724wdcopper · 05-03-2005, 08:51 PM

diesel IS oil. it shouldn't do anything harmful to your engine, but as noted, you may check your plugs after a few tanks for fouling. shouldnt be any, but it's cheap insurance.

Fred T · 05-03-2005, 10:24 PM

In years gone by some would add a quart of diesel to their tank of fresh gas. Helped lube the valves, some even claimed it kept the carbon buildup down.

05-03-2005, 08:21 PM	#1
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	I put an alternative fuel in my truck...oops.. I ran out of gas saturday. i was at my buddies shop. he said i got some gas, so he went to get it. i just put a little in there (no even a gallon) and tryed to start it up. (I think the can had been used for both diesel and kerosene and might have still had resedue from both) it took a bit and backfired though the carb and shot ton of white smoke out of the carb.. and so i tryed again and got her running and it started smoking like a son of a gun out of the exaust. (it looked like i was smoking the tires) so i shut it off. we got a new gas can filled it up to delute whatever was in that can and she evened out and started to idle again. (still smoking a little) so i went and filled the rest of the way up with gas (15 gallons) and she is still running fine but the thing that scares me is that when i start it up it still smokes a little till it warms up some.. So, (whew) i guess my question is.. does diesel burn white when in a gas motor? what other kindof fuel could it have been? i am really stumped by this one.. we poured the first can out later and it was yellow and had a hint of diesel but mostly smelled like gas. do i need to drain the tank and purge the system or just run this tank through with some b-12 or additive in it? anyone ever done this? Thanks Rick __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

05-03-2005, 08:49 PM	#3
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Why Would I Be Burning Oil? Does Diesel Have Oil In It? (higher percentage than gas) __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY Last edited by '70_402; 05-03-2005 at 08:49 PM.

05-03-2005, 10:24 PM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	In years gone by some would add a quart of diesel to their tank of fresh gas. Helped lube the valves, some even claimed it kept the carbon buildup down. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

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05-03-2005, 08:32 PM	#2
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	I got diesel in my truck once, and it was the entire tank. I just drained most of it out, and then filled it with gas. It took about 2 tanks to run through, but it cleaned itself out. No need for additives. You'll just be burning a bit of oil for a little while. You may want to change your plugs a bit sooner than you would otherwise.

05-03-2005, 08:51 PM	#4
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	diesel IS oil. it shouldn't do anything harmful to your engine, but as noted, you may check your plugs after a few tanks for fouling. shouldnt be any, but it's cheap insurance.



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