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Accidently put Redex Stop Smoke in diesel tank - what should I do?

Embarrassingly, while distracted, I put some Redex Stop Smoke in the diesel tank rather than in with the oil! I expected the car to stop working quite quickly, but I only had a engine management light come on then disappear again. I've done 150 motorway miles since it happened, any advice on what to do now?

Asked on 15 October 2014 by mbobg

Answered by Honest John

I can't think that this will make any difference. It will make the diesel 'heavier', but not to the extend it should cause a problem. Obviously the more diesel in the tank, the lower the concentration of 'stop smoke' in the fuel.

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