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Re: Windy Driving Conditions 09 [jgguitarist]
by toomanyfumes
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Oct 29, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: jgguitarist (Oct 29, 2009 6:49 am)
Did you have a tall vehicle or SUV before this? I'm wondering if it's just the typical way a taller vehicle will react to crosswinds. My '07 Outlander seems pretty good in this regard. Definitely better than the Mercury minivan it replaced.
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Re: Windy Driving Conditions 09 [toomanyfumes]
by jgguitarist
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Oct 30, 2009 (11:10 am)
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Replying to: toomanyfumes (Oct 29, 2009 1:33 pm)
Actually I drove a Ford explorer before this, so I guess you could say I am used to driving a larger SUV (although the Oulander is smaller than many). Thanks for the reply though. I am honestly considering taking it in to be looked at for alignment or something.
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Unknowingly put diesel fuel in 2003 Outlander
by stlmatt
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Oct 30, 2009 (9:02 pm)
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I made the bone-headed move of the century, and put 5 gallons of diesel fuel from a gas container into my vehicle thinking that it was unleaded,. My gas gauge was showing empty. I drove it about 50 yards when it started making horrible noises and smoking, then the engine stalled. I am in the process of draining the tank by removing the fuel line from the back of motor. I tried siphoning the fuel but did not have much luck and a bad experience trying that years ago. I ran a garden hose to the fuel line to the empty can and by turning the key to the on position letting the fuel pump drain the diesel. It is taking quite a while to do this because the fuel is coming out at a slow rate but never the less it is draining. I have some high-octane unleaded to put in after this process. Hopefully after draining the diesel and putting the proper fuel in the tank it will run through and be fine. My question is, did I do any serious long -term damage to my engine? Please help!!!!!!!
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Re: Unknowingly put diesel fuel in 2003 Outlander [stlmatt]
by comem47
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Oct 30, 2009 (9:50 pm)
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Replying to: stlmatt (Oct 30, 2009 9:02 pm)
Sorry to hear of your problem. With such short engine running time I doubt you did any serious damage. I'm really surprised you didn't smell the diesel while pouring (maybe I have a sensitive nose, but the smell is unmistakable and my garage currently is airing out from a slight leak of a rusted kerosene heater tank). As for having a bad experience siphoning fuel, you should own a siphon squeeze bulb to start the flow . They are cheap and I regularly have moved gas out of snowmobile and lawnmower tanks with it. You probably should remove the hose at the exit of the tank if it is accessible, to get the last of the diesel fuel out once the level is really low.(I can't say for sure if the fuel will mix well enough with gas or tend to layer to the bottom of the tank by settling out overnight).
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Re: Unknowingly put diesel fuel in 2003 Outlander [comem47]
by rcpax
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Oct 30, 2009 (11:11 pm)
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Replying to: comem47 (Oct 30, 2009 9:50 pm)
This reminds me of a female friend =) But anyway, I think you did the right thing. Empty the tank of the diesel, take out as much as you can. Then fill up with gasoline. I don't know if an octane booster additive is going to help but I think it's worth to try. Gasoline and diesel are byproducts of crude oil, they should mix well. I hope your engine did not flag a code. Have you seen any warning light yet?
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Re: Unknowingly put diesel fuel in 2003 Outlander [rcpax]
by stlmatt
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Oct 31, 2009 (12:36 am)
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Replying to: rcpax (Oct 30, 2009 11:11 pm)
Thanks for taking the time to reply to my thread. I haven't seen a warning light yet. It has been a long process trying to drain the tank. The diesel is draining very slow. I am able to run the car for 5-10 minutes at a time before battery dies and then have to put it on charger for 30 min before trying again. Managed to get about 2 gallons out so far. I gave up for the night and will get the rest out tomorrow.
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Re: Unknowingly put diesel fuel in 2003 Outlander [stlmatt]
by comem47
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Oct 31, 2009 (6:44 am)
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Replying to: stlmatt (Oct 31, 2009 12:36 am)
I think I would get a proper siphon rather than putting your fuel pump on constant duty. (if you can't drive have a friend pick one up for you). It will drain much faster
(you would have been long done)and your pump and battery will appreciate a breather.
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