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Heavy on diesel

  • 10-03-2017 9:00am
    #1
    Paul cbr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    My 2010 Peugeot partner Van 1.6 hdi is after getting heavy on diesel in the last few weeks. Any ideas what is causing it?


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Check tyre pressure.

    Provide more info - when last serviced, has it had engine work done, is it smoky, any warning lights on the dash etc ...


  • #3
    Paul cbr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Paul cbr


    biko wrote:
    Provide more info - when last serviced, has it had engine work done, is it smoky, any warning lights on the dash etc ...


    I serviced it last week no lights on and no engine work done. I fill it up and it has a quarter of a tank used and only done a 100 km


  • #4
    mullingar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,340 ✭✭✭mullingar


    Is it smokey under load? Also Check the oil level.

    If its smokey or have a high oil level, one of your injectors could be leaking into the cylinder or over injecting, if your handy with the tools, pop out each injector and examine the injector tip (Ive seen this)


  • #5
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,761 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Paul cbr wrote: »
    I serviced it last week no lights on and no engine work done. I fill it up and it has a quarter of a tank used and only done a 100 km

    What were you getting from a quarter of a tank before you serviced it? Sometimes the gauge can be a little off with settling in the tank best way for accurate figure is fill to the top and drive until the low fuel light comes on and compare that.


  • #6
    kavanada
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭kavanada


    Any chance you've a fuel leak?

    Had a fracture in the fuel filter housing one time. Noticed the needle drop a lot quicker than normal on a motorway trip, about twice the normal rate which sounds like what you're getting too.

    It only leaked out when the engine was running though.

    Might be worth a troubleshooting shot before you go booking it in etc.


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Use the brimming method, everything else is just guessing

    Every time you fill up, record litres used and kms driven.
    http://www.petrolcostcalculator.com.au/litres-per-100-km/


  • #8
    Paul cbr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Paul cbr


    mullingar wrote:
    If its smokey or have a high oil level, one of your injectors could be leaking into the cylinder or over injecting, if your handy with the tools, pop out each injector and examine the injector tip (Ive seen this)


    No smoke out of it. Anti pollution come up on the dashboard before I change the fuel. Engine light came on but went off again.


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