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(Posted on Dec 9, 2018 at 07:59AM by Robert Bacon)

Hi Robert,

My father recently purchased a new 2018 Nissan Titan XD with a diesel engine. Heâ€™s never used this type of fuel before and is worried about accidentally putting gasoline in when heâ€™s filling up. What should he do if this happens?

Thanks,
Michael

Hi, Michael!

This is a great question as there's a lack of awareness in the U.S. about what to do in this situation. If your father puts the wrong type of fuel in his 2018 Nissan Titan XDÂ he will need to follow the advice below.

If this happens, your father should call a recovery service and get the vehicle drained by a professional. Itâ€™s important to do this as quickly as possible because the diesel/gasoline mixture will act as a solvent. The longer itâ€™s left in his Titan XD, the more it will corrode and damage parts of the fuel system, like the pump for example.

Another thing to bear in mind is that it's imperativeÂ he doesn't start the vehicle after this happens.Â This would circulate the mixed fuel around the engine and cause even more damage.

Thanks for the question, Michael! Donâ€™t hesitate to contact Kirkland Nissan, Washington again if you need anything!