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Can I use unleaded with a bit of diesel in it in my Citroen?

I have put 55 litres of unleaded petrol with five litres of diesel in my car. I have had it drained into five-gallon drums. Would I be able to use this in a P-reg Citroen?

Asked on 24 August 2010 by andrew webb

Answered by Honest John
If you are prepared to take the risk of clogging up its fuel system, yes. The car is not worth a great deal more than the petrol.
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