Originally Posted by
AlexF
Dojj - in general its not mate - your experience is spot on.
Its the clearance in the pump that are the issue - the diesel acts as the lubricant, petrol however does not!
see my question below mate
Originally Posted by
dan-dan
I agree with this lad put new diesel in plus a filter and run the car you will find it will probably be ok.
I work for a mercedes dealer and we have vans and trucks come in which have ran on diesel till it stopped we just drain the tank fill with diesel plus a new filter then run it up every vehicle has always ran fine after, and i have seen probably 15+ in 3 years.
Besides its his cheapest option at the minute so worth a shot regardless
how long after you've changed the filters etc have those same vehicles come back in for remedial work to the fuel system? or do they get done under warranty or some places else that is cheaper than merc or ford main stealers?