Today, trying to do something nice for my brother, I filled up his truck's gas tank. I didn't realize until too late that it's a diesel. FML
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Today, I let my brother borrow my car, as he had a job interview. I told him the tank was nearly empty and gave him $20 to put some petrol in it. Ten minutes later, he calls me, saying the car won't start. He filled it up with diesel. It's a petrol car. FML
Today, after a tearful weekend of burying my best friend, I stopped for gas on my way home. I got distracted by a guy next to me who was acting strange. I unknowingly filled my car with Diesel. It cost over $1000 to tow home, and I can't even get it looked at until Tuesday. FML
Today, I took my partner’s car to fill with gas because mine was in the shop. Out of habit, I put diesel into the tank. We discovered it three hours later; the tow bill ate my weekly budget, the mechanic sighed through the repair estimate, and I spent the evening on hold with roadside help. FML
Today, I was out with my youngest cousin and we had to stop for gas. Since he just got his license, I asked if he wanted to pump the gas while I went into the station to get snacks and pay. He pumped my car full of diesel. FML
Today, I went to start my truck that I had parked in my driveway after a long haul. The fuel gauge indicated I had a full tank. I didn't fill up. My neighbours' son decided to fill the tank with water with a hose, 150 litres worth on top of diesel. His dad's response? "Kids eh, what ya gonna do?" FML
Today, I stopped at the gas station to fill up my tank and get some snacks. I paid the cashier, then got back into my car, totally forgetting to pump the $50 worth of fuel I'd just prepaid for. Too bad I didn't realize until my car came to a sputtering stop about a mile down the road. FML
Today, I was at my grandfather's house and my car was low on gas. He said I could put some of his gas in my car. He accidentally gave me the wrong tank to pump it out of, and I put fuel in my car that he uses for his small plane. It never ran better until the engine exploded. FML
Today, my wife and I were driving to the gas station, she let me out before she pulled up to the pumps because I had to buy some things from the store. I returned to see my wife proudly filling the tank. Smiling, she told me that diesel was cheaper than regular gas. We don't own a diesel car. FML
Today, as usual, I work nights and sleep during the day. I found out that my brother uses my car and never puts gas in it when he called me for the first time to actually ask me if he could borrow my car, and also to lend him $20 to put gas in it. FML
Today, while pumping gas, I stopped to think about what a failure my life is, and how badly I've treated people in my past. While deep in thought, I accidentally pulled the gas pump out too far and covered myself with gasoline. FML
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746278Ab 14
Sorry OP good luck! That ruins the whole car! I hope your brother forgives you!
Lavelle1313 11
If you haven't started it yet there is still hope
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Bushido2112 1
Your brothers name eddy?
05kingranch 4
As a diesel owner and diesel mechanic. gas in a diesel engine especially a pick up as long as it is a older truck. and diesel in a gas isn't good for catalytic converters. hope he forgives ya cuz I'd be pissed
horneyhic 15
I notice the ford parts guy know for sure it will need a new engine. Mechanic to mechanic that sound like a typical parts guy diagnosis to you too?
05kingranch 4
whatever is the most expensive thing on there list is what it needs lol thank god they don't have new cars on there haha
XxXBadAshXxX 27
You probably should have made sure beforehand... Hopefully it doesn't damage it too bad though!
selfsabotage 4
Not gonna lie I would take time forgiving you if it was my truck but then again It's my baby. Just help him fix it if you can and if not better start putting in them applications so you can help him get a new vehicle. Helpful hint, if your not familiar with a vehicle and you want to do anything with someone else's vehicle or even your own, try reading the owners manual
horneyhic 15
57 Gas will not burn in a diesel period the heat of compression isn't enough to light it what causes the damage is the fact that gas does not lubricate anywhere near as good as diesel
GiveThemNoise 7
57, 67.. no... you may damage the fuel pump because petrol is not as good a lubricant as diesel, but the main damage is caused because the high compression ratios of diesel engines are not designed for petrol. Petrol will combust under the pressure on the 'up stroke' of the pistons, as opposed to the down stroke. Suddenly the explosion is trying to push them downwards whilst they are trying to move up. This can result in bent conrods, deformed pistons and in extreme cases a piston can even breach the wall of the engine block. Look up 'pre ignition'.
aaronsayshi 21
Gotta ask are u a girl
Nastorrian 11
Ouch..That can be an expensive fix. Especially if you started it up and ran it through the system for a bit. If not then let's hope he is good enough with cars to where he can take his own tank off and drain it and avoid to much of an expense. Honest mistake OP. Sorry that happened but at least you actually feel bad about it. I hope he was understanding about it. I am sure he was/Is a little pissed off about it But hope he took it in stride. Hope it gets better for you OP. Sending good vibes your way!
byEyecandy 10
does your jetta lose gas when you push the aceccelrator sometimes ? like someone yanked the key out?
Axipiter 24
Heh heh... Pre ignition. I used to have that problem too.