Well, I have done the research and finally decided to go buy my first diesel. I was expecting to be posting on this board that I just took delivery of my new ’06 Dmax Silverado CC LT 4X4 LB and then read all of the complimentary replies about what a fantastic choice I made…….however I have run into a bit of a snag. The salesperson was supposed to deliver the new truck today at 4:00pm to my door and pick up my truck for a trade in. Well at 3:00 he called to tell me that after they detailed the vehicle they sent it out to be filled with 34 gals of brown gold, however the detail monkey began to fill it with gasoline (pause to breath in paper bag) then noticed his minor mistake and called for a tow truck and hauled it back to the stealership without turning the key. I know what my gut instinct tells me to do, but I will have a really hard time getting them to get me this same vehicle from another lot. BTW I have also already striped my trade in down (ladder rack, tool box, XM radio other various bolt-ons, ect.). I guess my question to all of you diesel know-it-alls is would there be any way of finding out ( computer codes ect.) if the detail monkey did in fact turn the key or not? I will wait to hear back from any one who could help inform me of the ramifications of such a slight oversight. Whew!!! I think my Valium is starting to wear off, time to switch to booze.:drinking: :nutkick:

BTW thanks in advance

Dealer will drain, purge and refill. Others on this forum have had similar experience only done the filling themselves. Don't think you should have a problem.

I did it on an 01 dmax and tried to drive to Texas afterwards. Did not seem to hurt the truck at all, just would not hardly run. Don't worry, be Happy!

If you did a search you would find a large number of "veteran" diesel owners who have made the mistake themselves. There are all kinds of urban legend fixes, but it is best to have the dealer drain and refill.

Are there any codes that I could look for to see if they actually ran gas thru it or not??
It might be worth some free Xtras from the dealer being as though I have not taken possesion yet. Not to mention that I am kinda piZZed off because I drained my tank before giving it to them and now I have to put gas back in.

my boss filled his dmax with gas and drove untill it stoped running, i drained the tank, and filled with diesel and a couple gallons of oil (never purging the rest of the system) cranked it for abit a few times, then it finaly started and left it idle for some time to "purge" itself of the rest of the remaining gas...drove it abit later, and it drove/ran fine....even did a rather large burn out to test the power

I have had several of my employees make that mistake on everything form trcuks to tractors, and all are stil running. As long as you don't run it for a long time it should be fine. The motor wil crank it just runs like crap. And the fact that gasoline has nothing in it to lubricate injectors and such. Just ask the dealer to show the work order where the mechanic drained your tank and lines put in new fuel and hopefully added some diesel additive just to give it some extra lubricity. I wouldn't worry, just enjoy your new truck!

Thanks all. Unless I hear some horror stories I will not refuse delivery. I may try and get them to do the first major service on the truck for free or something along those lines. Any sugestions on what service would be good to request in light of their nearly ruing my new truck??

have them throw in a Powershot 2000 kit and cover it with the 3/36. :clap:

I'd make sure they note it in the vehicle service history, in case ANY warranty item related to the gasoline fueling comes up. I'd also make the attempt to have the warranty extended to 4yr-50,000 miles at least. Screw the free services...you'll end up doing those yourself in the end anyway. Having the longer warranty would be a plus.