Bad fuel in a Smart Fortwo cdi? Petrol in a Diesel Smart?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel Smart is a common problem. And its remedy is dependent upon a number of factors. If perhaps you want to know what to do about this then continue reading.
Let us discuss the main factors to consider when determining whether to have it drained:

1. What amount of Petrol have you put in to the Smart, taking into account that the fuel capacity of the Smart Fortwo cdi is most likely approximately 33 litres?
   1. A small amount of Petrol, less than 1.65 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Fortwo cdi will in most cases not necessarily be a massive problem. Experience has demonstrated to us that an amount under 1.65 litres (which is almost 5% of the total fuel tank) is generally capable of being sufficiently diluted through completely filling up the rest of the tank with Diesel.
      It is highly uncommon to come across a car or truck experiencing difficulties due to below 5% incorrect fuel contamination. Remember that it is very uncommon - in no way impossible to find. There are actually a number of automobiles that don't endure any quantity of fuel contamination in the slightest.
   2. Somewhere between 1.65 and 3.3 litres of Petrol in the Smart (5 to 10%) is a 50/50 scenario. Our working experience has proven that as many people get away with it as those people who don't. When trying to decide whether to chance it and basically top it up remember that it is exactly like wagering it all on black - you have a 50/50 chance of it being ok.
   3. Anything over 3.3 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Fortwo cdi ought to right away be removed because your probability of driving with that quantity of contamination is more than likely less than one in fifty - truly long odds.
2. Put some Petrol in a Diesel Smart and drove it: Have you spotted any performance concerns as a result of putting the incorrect fuel in the Fortwo cdi? If that's the case, have it emptied no matter the quantity of Petrol or even the contamination ratio. Continuing to run driving a motor vehicle that is beginning to suffer from the effects of wrong fuel contamination can definitely bring about more damage affecting the fuel system components.
3. Do you want peace of mind?
   Simply get it removed. Regardless of the contamination percentage, there is inevitably some amount of danger connected with running a Diesel engine on fuel contaminated with the incorrect fuel. Possible results of driving a vehicle on the incorrect fuel include the motor refusing to start, running unevenly, loss in power, degradation of the high-pressure pump, worn or bunged injectors, and so forth. These are several of the most typical Petrol in Diesel signs and symptoms, and should you detect any of them stop driving and get it drained as soon as possible.

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