Is it illegal to fill a gas can with diesel?

Also asked, can you put gasoline in a yellow diesel container?

PFCs typically are color-coded for various fuels: Red containers are intended for gasoline and other highly flammable liquids. Blue containers are used for storing kerosene. Yellow containers are used for diesel fuel.

Additionally, is it illegal to put gas in a water bottle? Putting gas into a water bottle or any container not approved for gasoline is illegal and if you can't afford a gas can maybe keep one in your car since you can't seem to keep gas in your car.

Also to know, can you put diesel in a jerry can?

Jerry cans Give the fuel to somebody with a petrol car, and fill up when required with diesel. If you're worried about how the seals will react - they should be the same before and after. And, if by chance you put petrol into your defender by mistake - under ( about ) 10% mix won't ruin it.

Will a little bit of diesel hurt a gas engine?

As little as 1% gasoline contamination will lower the diesel flash point by 18 degrees C. This means the diesel fuel will prematurely ignite in the diesel engine, which can lead to engine damage. Gasoline contamination can also damage the fuel pump and mess up diesel injectors.