Def in Diesel Tank

My experience of def in diesel tank and the outcome for me.

[@tnqfburton]

I just did the same thing this afternoon. I feel like such an idiot. Helps to know that I'm not the only one. Thanks for posting this video.

[@lashan4636]

What happen?

[@traveloguedog2730]

I did it, too. Caught my mistake and called mechanics shops to see what I should do. I got a $4200.00 estimate from my 'regular' mechanic shop. [NO MORE will I be trusting them across the board!] I could NOT believe what they were telling me: that it didn't matter I'd only put a little in, that the truck had not been running nor started after the error, that the DEF crystallizes whatever diesel is in the tank, that I'd have to replace the fuel pump, etc. etc. etc. I researched it myself and discovered it DID matter that there'd only been a little in the tank and I WEIGHED the one I'd used as well as a NEW untouched one: BOTH weighed 22.6 lbs. In short: they LIED to me. I contacted my go-to backyard mechanic who said NO worries, we will pump the tank dry and flush it. WHY do people try to RIP OFF their best clients?

[@rossthorne6873]

Good on you for sharing your mistake, awesome that the dealer mechanics did the job properly ie correcting the root cause then checking for damage. Way back when I was studying and had aspirations of being a mechanic my old school trade teacher taught us how the systems worked and how to diagnose issues. Now it seems the norm is to keep changing parts until it works.

[@jamesblaisdell9607]

It happens. I did it yesterday. Drove it about 7 miles before I noticed it running rough. Had it towed immediately to a diesel specialist shop. They had it on a lift tearing it apart right away. Just got the call that everything was good to go. Pays to know a GREAT diesel mechanic. Donaldson Diesel Performance (Havana, FL).

[@randomreviews7574]

Sorry to hear that --Thanks for watching!

[@randomreviews7574]

Prob 4k miles now and still running perfect

[@Halfwolf78]

So now it’s about 6 months later, how’s the truck doing?

[@randomreviews7574]

Had a fuel pump issue, it was replaced under warranty, Prior to this issue everyhing ok, after repair everything was fine.

[@timgleason2910]

I just did this to my 2021 F-250 6.7. I didn’t realize it till I had started the truck. I sat for about two minutes writing down info on some estimates. 2mins and it shut down. Anyone know how Fords deal with this stupid mistake?

[@godvandamme9921]

I did the same thing. First time putting def in the truck and failed badly. 😟

[@atifrana5470]

I put wrongly 2 Liters diesel in ADblue tank. What to do? 😢

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

I don't call anyone who does it stupid. Life is busy and most of our life we've dumped stuff in the tanks for what ever. Just a habit embedded. I have owned def 3 Ford F350's since 2011. 2011,2016,2019. Did it to 2 of them once. The 19 I did it twice. Both those times I was home and didn't start it. Dropped the tank and washed out everything there good. With the other 2 I only put in about 1/2 gallon or less and it wasn't running. I dumped in all kinds of Powerservice 911, Diesel Kleen. Drove a few miles then drained the filter. Repeated that for a while until the fuel was clean looking. Changed filters out. I put on 100k miles more at least on those 2. No problems.. I took the filters out and let them dry out. Cut them open. No sign of white crystals. I often wonder how long it takes for the system to break down and destroy the engine.

[@randomreviews7574]

Thank you, its nice to know i am not the only one, which i know i am not but when I did it I felt so bad!!

[@georgerivera8032]

Exact same thing happened to me

[@alextremo7853]

I just made the mistake of adding it as well but it was just a very tiny bit. There’s a stopper so the def sat there and I managed to use a straw to suck it out. But I’m afraid if some droplets passed through….Would this be serious??? I drove it a bit and everything seemed good

[@randomreviews7574]

Hard to tell, but time will tell. I hope it does not affect engine.

[@oktawiangornik1284]

Did a similar thing with 1 liter. Started engine for a short while. Got it drained + changed fuel filter. We will see what happens next. Feel like an idiot. But luckily, I read that car insurance covers wrong fueling.

[@randomreviews7574]

i tried my insurance and they did not, claim denied.

[@bholt726]

did the same thing last week. had exactly the same repair procedure done i have 400 miles on it now with no issues. would like to know if other people have done the same and how long they have been running since the repair and if they have had any long-term effects.

[@randomreviews7574]

mine went good for 5k miles then the high pressure fuel pump went out. Fixed that and back to normal for now

[@renegranados3065]

@@randomreviews7574how much did the high pressure fuel pump cost and labor ?

[@randomreviews7574]

nothing it was covered by warranty@@renegranados3065

[@justinhc123]

Did the same thing today! 😬

[@randomreviews7574]

I hate to hear that, i know how you feel.

[@justinhc123]

@@randomreviews7574 thanks for your video

[@KevinBrooks-lh4mq]

Definitely helped same thing just happened to me on Monday. May I ask what dealership you took it to? Thanks great video.

[@randomreviews7574]

Glad it helped

[@golovkinko1145]

You are good man

[@randomreviews7574]

TY -- I try my best :)

[@rippindirt1366]

Just did it 2 hrs ago

[@edgargallardo9444]

I was on the phone with a customer and put DEF in my diesel tank this morning 😮 what should I do now I didn’t start the truck jet

[@randomreviews7574]

do not start it. have it towed and have tank drained and cleaned. You should be ok.

[@mikep.4383]

how is your truck now i just did it also and its in the shop ?

[@randomreviews7574]

Went back to gas engine.

[@esanti1000]

This is the second time this happened . Not sure if the first time I put def in my diesel tank.i had it towed and flushed. Now this is the second time .almost did but think I didn’t .i dove it about 40 miles . If it had def would it drive that far without any problems?

[@randomreviews7574]

doubtful, mine only ran for about 2-3 mins before i knew something was not right with the way engine was running.

[@lashan4636]

@@randomreviews7574mine drive for 18 miles. Didn’t shut down

[@boknott9440]

I "DEF" INETLY JUST DID THE SAME THING TO MY FREIGHTLINER...SMH

[@randomreviews7574]

Man i hate to hear that, i have to do an update to this vid because i have had a recent issue most likely related to this issue

[@robertzarraga3423]

I just did this 5 min ago 🤦‍♂️

[@randomreviews7574]

I know it sucks, Def ports need to be in another location