Diesel in DEF tank

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by tonakis, Mar 13, 2014.

  1. Donerightdelivery

    Donerightdelivery Bobtail Member

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    I drain the tank and put new def, then drained again, and filled up with more . mistake I put 1/2 gallon, but the tank was almost full when I did it .
     
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  3. freediverdude

    freediverdude Light Load Member

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    How does this happen when the diesel pump nozzle won't even fit into the DEF hole on the DEF tank? It's way too big to stick in there, the DEF nozzle is much smaller.
     
  4. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    Funnel...
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  5. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    That's Mister Funnel to You , Sir.
     
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  6. freediverdude

    freediverdude Light Load Member

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    I see what you did there. Very funnel.
     
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  7. Jida

    Jida Bobtail Member

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    Accidentally put 2 gallons of diesel in my def tank..drove 1 mile back to shop.. do you think major damage has occurred?
     
  8. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    Engine may not have been running long enough for the diesel fuel to reach the DOC in the SCR chamber.
    Definitely would have to undo the lines and flush them and the tank out with water. Many times, use distilled water at the end. Blow dry it out.
    Let dry over night, refill with DEF. might be okay.
     
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  9. Jida

    Jida Bobtail Member

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  10. Jida

    Jida Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the feedback
     
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