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petrol put in a diesel by mistake

  • 01-11-2011 12:16pm
    #1
    dave92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭


    hi all looking for some advice, my van was almost empty when my girlfriend put in E10 of petrol by mistake:eek: she drove it for about 10 miles before getting home and now it wont start! i put in E10 diesel in the hope it would dilute it and start but no joy:( what are my options? if i keep turning it over will it do any damage or do i tow it to a garage?

    thanks in advance:confused:


Comments

  • #2
    Magown3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭Magown3


    Depending on the engine, you might get away with brimming it with diesel if it's old and basic. But, there's petrol in your lines and fuel filter already so you'll have to change/clean the filter at least.


  • #3
    dave92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭dave92


    Magown3 wrote: »
    Depending on the engine, you might get away with brimming it with diesel if it's old and basic. But, there's petrol in your lines and fuel filter already so you'll have to change/clean the filter at least.

    its a Peugeot partner 03 so best to take to a garage then? as i dont know how to do any of that stuff


  • #4
    alias no.9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,352 ✭✭✭alias no.9


    dave92 wrote: »
    its a Peugeot partner 03 so best to take to a garage then? as i dont know how to do any of that stuff

    HDi? If so, get it towed to a garage.


  • #5
    dave92
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭dave92


    got it towed this morning and returned in a couple of hours thanks for the advice guys


  • #6
    dharn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,574 ✭✭✭dharn


    best advice i can give is change your girlfriend :)


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