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I work in a diesel shop, we see this more often then one would think. And about 50% of the vehicles we see with gasoline in a diesel tank are rentals.
The best thing to do, when you see that "Oh S***" I put the wrong fuel in moment, is call a tow truck. Do not start it, do not go past go, tow it. This will result in minimal out of pocket.
Worst case we saw, was customer filled diesel F550 with gas. Realized he filled it with gas, and then drove it to us. It made it about half way, then the truck died. That set him back $16k as we had to replace the engine, and clean the fuel lines, etc.
As for the rental company.... yeah they can come after you. Unless you bought the rental insurance. That is a real life saver there.
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