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Prius Died on HW; Diesel they say

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by unregistered4, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. SageBrush

    SageBrush Senior Member

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    Your prompt, or from others ?
     
  2. wjtracy

    wjtracy Senior Member

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    With the shutdown of 5 or 6 refineries I believe I heard yesterday on the radio that northeast is more dependent on the pipelines which of course switch from gasoline to diesel to jet as required so some mix with diesel is perhaps not unexpected
     
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  3. PriQ

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    It was either Topgear or Fifthgear who made a segment where they showed what happens when you mix up the fuel types in diesel and petrol cars. I will see if I can find it.

    Edit: Fifth gear. Here we go:

     
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  4. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    I'm voting for diesel pumped into the unleaded tank from the delivery truck. The credit card receipt should be enough documentation if the state finds the tank is contaminated.