- Diesel oil has a higher boiling point than petrol, so it doesn't vaporize as easily. This means that when you mix diesel with petrol, the diesel oil will not burn completely and will leave behind deposits on your engine's pistons, valves, and injectors. These deposits can cause your engine to run rough, lose power, and eventually fail.
- Diesel oil is also a much thicker oil than petrol, so it doesn't flow as easily. This means that when you mix diesel with petrol, the oil will not be able to circulate properly through your engine's oil passages. This can cause your engine to overheat and seize up.
- Diesel oil also has a higher sulphur content than petrol, so it produces more emissions when it burns. These emissions can damage your catalytic converter and other emission control devices.
In short, mixing diesel oil with petrol is a bad idea that can damage your engine. If you accidentally mix diesel with petrol, do not start your engine. Instead, drain the fuel tank and refill it with fresh petrol.
