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How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by AutosBay(m): 11:31am On Jun 24, 2016 |
Deep breath... The registration document? (They usually state 'fuel type' somewhere). The model designation? (If it has a 'D' somewhere, it'll be diesel). The dashboard/cluster. Diesels usually have a 'curly glowing wire' warning light in the cluster that illuminates when you first turn the ignition on. These are for the Glow plugs fitted to diesels. (Though some very recent diesels don't have them & they don't stay on for long once the engine is warm). The rev counter. They usually max out at around a 5k red line if diesel. The fuel gauge. Usually says 'Diesel' if diesel. The fuel filler. Often has a sticker saying 'Diesel' or something with a 'RON' or unleaded. The latter two are petrol. Looking in the engine bay is often little help, unless you're really into cars... Petrol cars don't have ignition leads any more & the engine is often covered by plastic trim panels. The fuel injection systems (assuming you can see any of it!) are difficult to tell apart, though diesel injectors are bigger than petrol ones. If you can find the spark plugs or a coilpack, it's petrol. Start it. Diesels are a bit more 'clattery', though so are worn petrol engines.... Smell. Diesels smell of diesel. Petrol smells of... (wait for it..!) Petrol! Open the filler flap & savour those aromas! (I did say Deep breath...!). Take it to a garage/shop. Ask: "Is this car petrol or Diesel?" If all else fails, (& I really do notrecommend this!): The final option is to fill it with fuel. Petrol in a diesel & it'll eventually stop, (assuming you could start it!), probably with damage to the fuel system if you're unlucky. If you're very unlucky & insist on driving it any distance, you can grenade the engine. Diesel in a petrol car? Clouds of smoke. Lots of pinking/pinging (=pre-ignition). Both these options will require that you drain off the fuel system & replace filters. Possibly much more work will be needed if you put petrol in a diesel. https://www.quora.com/How-can-you-tell-if-a-car-has-a-diesel-or-a-petrol-engine 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by nurey(m): 11:45am On Jun 24, 2016 |
Incase |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by colossus2: 12:46pm On Jun 24, 2016 |
When I thought I have seen it all from autosbay, then comes this thread Very soon I will see "how to know if your car is Honda or Toyota" 3 Likes |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by AutosBay(m): 1:08pm On Jun 24, 2016 |
@ colossus2 no information is too small or too big, just that little tip might be helpful to millions of people |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by colossus2: 1:09pm On Jun 24, 2016 |
AutosBay:You know say I sabi whine you |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by diportivo: 2:27pm On Jun 24, 2016 |
If it is hybrid nko? Abi all out electric? |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by daamazing(m): 4:50pm On Jun 24, 2016 |
or one simple way open d fuel tank and smell it
.lol |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by onward4life(m): 7:31pm On Jun 24, 2016 |
daamazing: Guy u dey vex oooo. I no wan laff belle dey fain me U no wan hear all those long procedures.. LOL |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by daamazing(m): 8:52pm On Jun 24, 2016 |
onward4life:lol |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by mastro: 4:39am On Jun 25, 2016 |
colossus2: Next, how to know if your vehicle is an Okada or a car |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by AutosBay(m): 7:09am On Jun 25, 2016 |
@ mastro I concur |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by phibetakappa: 8:09pm On Jun 25, 2016 |
Some car manufacturers also have some writings usually at the back of the car to indicate the car has diesel engine. Here are some of them. Ford- TDCi Hyundai/ Kia - CRDi Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia - JTD BMW - 320d, 528d,730d VW/Audi - TDI Toyota - D.4D Mercedes-Benz - CDI, BlueTEC Nissan - XD, TD Land Rover - Td6/TDV6 Honda - i-DTEC 1 Like |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by AutosBay(m): 3:40pm On Jun 26, 2016 |
phibetakappa very informative 1 Like |
Re: How To Tell If A Car Has A Diesel Or A Petrol Engine by chiefbuchiV12(m): 6:05pm On Jun 27, 2016 |
@Autosbay..... Your posts are always educative, thanks!! |
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