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Petrol in a diesel car – misfueling.Views : 17521 Replies : 58Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Jan 13th, 2010, 23:21 | #21 |
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I've just bought my first ever diesel car, an XC90 and after I mis fuelled a works van several years ago (embarassing but we're all human), was worried about a repeat incident with my own car.
I found a useful gadget, (I hope), on fleabay, that verbally reminds you twice, that your car is diesel, when the fuel flap is opened. I bought this one but there are others:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THiNK-DIESEL-a...item562d9ee052 Just search for 'think diesel', if the above link fails to work once fleabay remove the old listing.
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Jan 14th, 2010, 10:59 | #22 |
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Another good option to reduce the chance of misfuelling is the Fuel Angel (http://www.misfuellingprevention.co.uk). It provides a mechanical obstruction to putting the wrong fuel gun into the filler neck.
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Jan 14th, 2010, 11:48 | #23 |
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or this...http://www.stopdieselmisfuelling.co.uk
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Jan 14th, 2010, 16:37 | #24 |
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Thanks RFW and bobdabuilda, I wasn't aware that these products were even available.
I have bought the Fuel Angel that you mention RFW, currently on offer for £35 delivered. Thats how worried I am about a repeat incident. A physical barrier is better than a verbal warning.
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Apr 1st, 2010, 18:11 | #25 |
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Hi,
about an hour ago I did the same thing in my s60 D5 except it was nearly empty and I filled it to the brim (with petrol) arrrrrrgh!!!!. Your message brought me down from a state of extreme frustration to a milder really annoyed with myself level. I am at this moment draining the tank via the fuel filter although with less ground clearance than your XC90 I am expect it to take some what longer than you. I Know there's a high probability that the engine will be a write off but I have to try. Thankyou for your very useful message. I will let you know what happens. |
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IF the fuel flow stops before the gauge reads empty then screw the filter and housing back in and spend about 15 minutes turning the ignition on for batches of 15 seconds to pump fuel from the left side of the tank to the right , where you can then carry on draining as you are ...
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Apr 2nd, 2010, 12:33 | #28 | |
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Thanks for your message, In my panicked state I got a bit confused with my messages. I now have a frustrating wait until the easter break is over to buy a new fuel filter before I can try to start the engine up again. I will update on the outcome later. |
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Apr 2nd, 2010, 12:42 | #29 |
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why not just let the filter drain for a few hours and refit it? It is not as if there are dirt particles in it , just petrol which will soon dilute , your volvo dealer will be open tomorrow to get a new filter..
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Apr 2nd, 2010, 23:39 | #30 |
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When I drained the tank the first 20 litres or so was a bit cloudy so I figured it was best to replace the filter to make sure it wasn't clogged, no other debris as such. Any idea what might cause that?
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