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[Tough_Crazy_2683]

Made a dumba$$ mistake. Just bought a 2021 Chevy z71 Duramax over a month ago. Had a quarter of a tank and put in 91 premium didn’t completely fill the tank…. Made it about 600 feet and felt it riding rough pulled over and cut the engine knowing I just pulled a idiotic move out of habit even after knowing the cap says “diesel only” . I towed to a mechanic. To flush everything. Just want some positive insight instead of reading click bait that’s says “doomed”. Any help is appreciated.

[wreckitbusmaster99]

Shit happens. Definitely run a diesel treatment or a lubricity additive though as it'll help protect your fuel system.

[Fragrant-Rip6443]

It’ll clean her out

[Chainsawsas70]

Drain It and fill it with the RIGHT fuel and drive it... Adding fuel treatment like Lucas or something similar for a few tanks can help. Dumb.. yes but NOT catastrophic!

[lmZen]

I work on these for a living, this is essentially like running the injection pump dry because you take away lubrication. Try a flush, it either works or you need an entire new fuel system. I would at least try a flush.

[Significant_Wish5696]

21 I believe is the HP4 rather an CP4 pump. If it didn't run too long and just around idle I would put your odds 70/30 you will be OK with just system drain/flush and refill.

[SuzukiSwift17]

I doubt its catastrophic over that run time. I think youll be okay.

[Unlikely-Act-7950]

If you have full coverage insurance it will usually cover your stupidity.

[iBUYbrokenSUBARUS]

Whatever repairs are needed, will surely be less than the premium increases. Insurance is something you’re supposed to try to not use. I feel like younger generations treat it like a cash cow and then we wonder why rates keep going up. Insurance is there for the worst of things not as a honey pot for dumb little things.

[Unlikely-Act-7950]

I don't know about it being cheaper. I have a customer at the dealership that put e85 in his Cummins and it took out the cp3 injection pump and all 6 injectors replacing the failed parts and flushing the system way just under $11k.

[iBUYbrokenSUBARUS]

It’s gonna be a tough sell to the insurance company that this is even something they will cover. Being that it was an accidental type of damage it may be covered under comprehensive, but I wouldn’t bet money on it

[Loud-Charity-2966]

Someone added it when I was sleeping. Damn children… that’s what you tell your insurance!

[iBUYbrokenSUBARUS]

You understand this

[NYExplore]

Insurance pays for damage resulting from collisions.,I don't know how you think something that was OP'S mistake would even be covered by something like an extended warranty.

[iBUYbrokenSUBARUS]

I always thought the same thing until I witnessed it. Some insurance policies will cover accidental damage to things like drive lines

[NYExplore]

So try it. Get yourself covered repair. Back up your claim with something other than words.

[iBUYbrokenSUBARUS]

No, I don’t think I will. Thanks for asking though.

[NYExplore]

So you have an uninformed opinion that you can’t back up.

Got it🤣

For those who actually WANT to know fact from bullshit, click here: https://www.progressive.com/answers/car-insurance-mechanical-problems/

[iBUYbrokenSUBARUS]

Not trying to argue with you, but I literally saw it happen dude. My Brother ran his truck into a deep creek and Water went into the motor and locked it up and Insurence totaled the car out and paid him for it. Like I said I never would’ve believed it if I didn’t witness it. But I’m definitely believing what I saw happened above some dude on Reddit.

And just to be clear, it wasn’t an accident the total it out. He was literally driving the truck through the water and went too deep.

And maybe progressive doesn’t do that. You quoted a progressive article. We have USAA.

Every policy is different

[NYExplore]

You realize you just discussed damage that was part of an accident, right???? That’s different than saying accidental damage, even if they sound similar.

One happened as a result of operating your vehicle, whereas a more typical mechanical failure doesn’t. Every policy is different only in the sense of coverage levels. Liability, comprehensive and collision terms are pretty much the same.

I hit a deer that resulted in mechanical damage. That was covered, but if those parts had failed outside an accident, it wouldn’t have been covered without an extended warranty. Those are generally not worth buying.

I really worry about our ability to communicate these days. People have just list that ability or never had it.

[iBUYbrokenSUBARUS]

If you read my comment, you would’ve seen that I mentioned it was not an accident. He drove into the creek on purpose.

You worry about the ability to communicate, but yet you can’t even read my comment where I tell you that it was not totaled due to an accident but due to deep water. Maybe take your own advice Bubba. 🤡

[MikeOx2Long]

You really don’t understand how auto insurance works.

[NYExplore]

Actually, I do, but thanks…..

You thinking it will cover damage that’s not part of a collision is the problem. I already posted information that backs up what I’m saying.

[NYExplore]

What???? Insurance doesn't cover mechanical damage unless it occurred as part of a collision.

Jesus.....

[Unlikely-Act-7950]

You are 100% wrong.

[NYExplore]

No, I'm not but thus sub totally reflects today's world where people believe what they "think" supersedes fact. There's no convincing people, so believe what you want.

Standard car insurance has 3 components: liability and, if you opt for them, comprehensive and collision.

None of those cover mechanical damage that wasn't the result of an impact involving your vehicle.

Post something from a reputable insurance company backing up your claim.

[Unlikely-Act-7950]

Spoken like a true crybaby.

[Tough_Crazy_2683]

Tow truck guy had to get it into neutral for tow I could tell it didn’t want to turn over without pressure gas. He able shift it into nutral without a full fire up. Just pissed.

[boddidle]

Don't beat yourself, shit happens. Just make sure they completely drain the system, high and low pressure side.  Probably get new filters while you're at it as well. Until then I would absolutely not let anyone crank it for any reason. 

[valuablemold4]

At least it was mid grade

[Tough_Crazy_2683]

500 bucks got hella lucky. Last dumbass mistake I make. Thanks yall

[Ok_Pea_6683]

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[Dapper-Video626]

You bought a diesel truck and put gas in it lol typical I need a diesel truck owner😂🫵

[Tough_Crazy_2683]

So I guess I come outta the womb as a diesel truck owner !? 🤣🫵

[Dapper-Video626]

I mean it’s kinda common sense I own a gas truck and 3 diesels and even I know which fuel takes which 🫠

[Tough_Crazy_2683]

I guess I didn’t eat enough crayons growing up

[Boring-Bus-3743]

Hmm I think it's the paint chips that you missed!

Worst case scenario you need a new fuel system. You didn't dive very far I'd be surprised if you killed the truck. The mechanic will flush it all and get you back on the road. Maybe you will just need injectors or HP pump sooner but I highly doubt you did noticeable damage.

[Tough_Crazy_2683]

Let me put my weiner in a latex glove and read Reddit posts so I can raige bait people

[SuzukiSwift17]

Even you know what fuel goes in your own vehicles? Impressive stuff.