Misfuel

[JOHN962]

After some help please.

The girlfriends sister has a 125cc moped. She put diesel in, instead of unleaded. Only about a quarter of the tank.

BUT DID'NT START THIS MORNING!!

I know we need to drain the tank but don't know where to start to be honest, sure we'd be able to do it ourselves, or is it not just as simple as that? So this where I hope you people can help.

Regards and help appreciated.

[P.addy]

erm..you say didnt start this morning, was it started to get back from the petrol station?!
well.. you can remove the petrol tank and flush it out...easier on a bike
what moped is it?

[Ichy]

You should be able to remove the tube that joins the tank to the carb. Just be ready with something to catch the fuel!

Next you need to get rid of the diesel that may be in the carb. Just undo the screw at the bottom, on the carb bowl. Once again just be ready to catch the fuel that comes out.

[JOHN962]

Thaks guys i'll give it a go and let you know if more help needed...

It was done on the evening. Started at the petrol station after being done. Started fine and rode back home for about 2 mile perfect. Then in the morning it did'nt start up.

Regards

[Irn-Bru]

Big mistake starting it up As said, drain the tank and clean the carb out and all should be well.

[Ichy]

[Irn-Bru]

That's hassle that could have been avoided though. If it hadn't been started all you'd need to do is flush the tank

[JOHN962]

Yeah I know tell me about it. She only told me what she had done once she got back from the garage.

[lonner]

i filled my wife's diesel Renault Megan with £50 worth of unleaded.

had a dickey fit when i finished filling it and realized:evil:

i didn't start it but it cost £200 for the break down to tow me to his garage at 1130 at night and with 2 tanks of fuel that little episode cost £300

but as said drain tank + carb and give the plug a quick wipe as it will be oily