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Step 1 (Engine was started with incorrect fuel) > < Rules for cleanliness

Polo Mk5

Repair instructions if tank has been filled with incorrect fuel
Repair instructions if tank has been filled with incorrect fuel
  Caution
Irreversible damage to high-pressure components, especially the high-pressure pump due to lack of lubrication though diesel can occur when filling fuel tank with incorrect fuel. Damage due to seizure can be expected.
  Note
These instructions are intended to guide you through the individual work steps by means of a flowchart, with various factors being taken into account.
Was the engine started with the incorrect fuel?
  
   Yes → Chapter „Step 1 (Engine was started with incorrect fuel)“
   No → Chapter „Step 2 (Engine was not started with incorrect fuel)“
   

Step 1 (Engine was started with incorrect fuel) > < Rules for cleanliness