While Volvo began phasing out their diesel engines several years ago, Volvos are well-known for being reliable, long-lived cars, so there are quite a few diesel Volvos still on the road today. With that in mind, it makes sense that someone might accidentally put the wrong fuel in their car. Whether they’re used to driving a gasoline-powered vehicle and the diesel Volvo isn’t their usual car, or they just happen to pull up to the wrong pump, there’s no denying the instant sense of dread as soon as you realize what you’ve done. If you happened to put the wrong fuel in your Volvo, what might you expect to happen? What’s the Difference? There are two main differences in how diesel and gasoline vehicles operate and use their fuel that will determine the symptoms your car experiences. First, diesel engines do n ... read more