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We miss the golden days of our innocent past when people crossed that glorious border into Mexico for tequila, weed and whores. Then their laborers started creeping across the border into our country in larger numbers. As revenge, we passed NAFTA and sent all of our jobs to Mexico. Suckers. But now Mexico has something of the non-illicit variety that we pine for: cheap gas. Residents in Southern California near the border can, for instance, cross into Tijuana for gas as cheap as $2.75 a gallon, as opposed to upwards of $4.00 on the US side. Diesel fuel is almost half as expensive in Mexico. Said one Mexican resident, "I'm tired of these dry backs crossing into OUR country to take OUR fuel. If they're not smart enough to take care of their economy I don't get why we have to support them." Check it out, an entire post about Mexican gas without a taco joke. Victory! [ NBC San Diego , Photo: RunOfTheWorld ]
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At one point we were switching between driving a gas-powered Taurus and an older diesel Mercedes sedan, which provided very different driving experiences. Because the Benz sounded like a tractor, it was rare that we got even close to putting regular gas in the tank. Though modern diesel sedans aren't common over here, the advancement in technology means that you could accidentally put premium in your oil-burner. What to do? If you're really lucky, you've not started your car and can thus get it drained by a professional (or a trusted friend) for a decent price according to the lads at MotorTorque. This is the easiest solution and the best way to avoid serious damage. If you've only put in a tiny amount it may be possible to dilute the gasoline with diesel, but this is highly risky and should only be attempted in older vehicles that don't use high-pressure injection systems. I.E., don't try this in your new Bluetec E-Series. If you've put more than a sliver in...
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