Ok how is this possible..

Apoc370z · 01-15-2014, 02:50 PM

I was driving into a gas station and i noticed a Pearl White Z getting gas as well, but the driver left before i could wave or say hi. No biggie so i continued to mind my own business and got out of the car to get gas.

Then it hit me, the driver was pumping gas using the green gas pump.. so i double checked and green = diesel and black = normal fuel. There might be a possibility that they swapped the fuel pump on the other side so i went and checked. Same thing, green being diesel..

so how was she able to drive off with a tank full of diesel fuel?

cooltoy · 01-15-2014, 02:52 PM

Isn't the diesel pump nozzle a different size to prevent wrongful fueling?

cooltoy · 01-15-2014, 02:54 PM

HowStuffWorks "What if I put diesel fuel in an automobile that required unleade"

NissanFan · 01-15-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

I was driving into a gas station and i noticed a Pearl White Z getting gas as well, but the driver left before i could wave or say hi. No biggie so i continued to mind my own business and got out of the car to get gas.

Then it hit me, the driver was pumping gas using the green gas pump.. so i double checked and green = diesel and black = normal fuel. There might be a possibility that they swapped the fuel pump on the other side so i went and checked. Same thing, green being diesel..

so how was she able to drive off with a tank full of diesel fuel?

did you miss your medication today?

NissanFan · 01-15-2014, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Isn't the diesel pump nozzle a different size to prevent wrongful fueling?

yah they are. maybe she put in that corn gas mix.

SmokeEater27 · 01-15-2014, 02:58 PM

Magic??

...Did any cops come running over or anyone yell out to them "Hey person its DIESEL!!!!" like in the Audi commercial? lol

zeeder · 01-15-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

HowStuffWorks "What if I put diesel fuel in an automobile that required unleade"

Good read!

NissanFan · 01-15-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zeeder

Good read!

yah, like putting tacohell into your diet. doesnt kill you immediately, but it does in an exposive way tomorrow...yet you still live on.

Apoc370z · 01-15-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Isn't the diesel pump nozzle a different size to prevent wrongful fueling?

i thought the same, that is why i was puzzled, couldnt be mistaken because she was directly in front of me when i pulled into the station

Apoc370z · 01-15-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeEater27

Magic??

...Did any cops come running over or anyone yell out to them "Hey person its DIESEL!!!!" like in the Audi commercial? lol

cant say i've seen that commercial, but i will look it up

srbrubak · 01-15-2014, 11:34 PM

Here in Iowa they sell E85. The E85 pumps have green handles. Maybe she put in E85 which would let the car run, but not well since the Z isn't made for E85.

raymondo510 · 01-16-2014, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by srbrubak

Here in Iowa they sell E85. The E85 pumps have green handles. Maybe she put in E85 which would let the car run, but not well since the Z isn't made for E85.

Yea but not here in Cali

madmike23 · 01-16-2014, 12:14 AM

A friend of mine dumped diesel into my 300ZX on accident, a while back. It putt-putted and stuttered but it lived on. I just used it for a week until I can refuel with premium and it was fine after that.

falconfixer · 01-16-2014, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc370z

I was driving into a gas station and i noticed a Pearl White Z getting gas as well, but the driver left before i could wave or say hi. No biggie so i continued to mind my own business and got out of the car to get gas.

Then it hit me, the driver was pumping gas using the green gas pump.. so i double checked and green = diesel and black = normal fuel. There might be a possibility that they swapped the fuel pump on the other side so i went and checked. Same thing, green being diesel..

so how was she able to drive off with a tank full of diesel fuel?

There's the answer

Firebase99 · 01-16-2014, 08:29 AM

Its impossible unless she hovered the spout ABOVE the gas tank and squirted it in. Much like I do with my girl.

01-15-2014, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Ok how is this possible.. I was driving into a gas station and i noticed a Pearl White Z getting gas as well, but the driver left before i could wave or say hi. No biggie so i continued to mind my own business and got out of the car to get gas. Then it hit me, the driver was pumping gas using the green gas pump.. so i double checked and green = diesel and black = normal fuel. There might be a possibility that they swapped the fuel pump on the other side so i went and checked. Same thing, green being diesel.. so how was she able to drive off with a tank full of diesel fuel?

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cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,971 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	HowStuffWorks "What if I put diesel fuel in an automobile that required unleade" zeeder, Tick64 and damian_mb like this.

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SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 12	Magic?? ...Did any cops come running over or anyone yell out to them "Hey person its DIESEL!!!!" like in the Audi commercial? lol TerribleONE, IDZRVIT, Leadfoot and 2 others like this. __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

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Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Its impossible unless she hovered the spout ABOVE the gas tank and squirted it in. Much like I do with my girl. DEpointfive0, Infamous and /Angelo350Z/ like this.

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srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	Here in Iowa they sell E85. The E85 pumps have green handles. Maybe she put in E85 which would let the car run, but not well since the Z isn't made for E85.

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madmike23 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '14 370Z PW Touring Rep Power: 11	A friend of mine dumped diesel into my 300ZX on accident, a while back. It putt-putted and stuttered but it lived on. I just used it for a week until I can refuel with premium and it was fine after that.