If The Engine Was Not Started After Incorrect Or Contaminated Fuel Was Used During Refueling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the fuel system has been contaminated (with gasoline, water, etc.) AND the engine WAS NOT STARTED, the following procedure must be followed:
- Remove all fuel from the fuel tank. Use an appropriate fuel container. Refer to DRAINING FUEL TANK - DIESEL
. Dispose of the contaminated fuel using the proper procedures.CAUTION:
Dispose of petroleum based products in a manner consistent with all applicable Local, State, Federal, and Provincial regulations.
- If the engine was keyed-on, drain the high pressure fuel pump, so that no incorrect/contaminated fuel is present inside the high pressure pump.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to TANK, FUEL, REMOVAL .
- Ensure the swirl pot indentation below the in the fuel tank electric fuel pump inlet is completely drained of any contaminated fuel.
- Completely drain the low pressure fuel lines, and install a new fuel filter.
- Install the fuel tank, and fill with clean diesel fuel.
- Road test the vehicle to verify normal operation.