Kept Driving With Petrol in a Diesel Peugeot 106?
Leaving the motor off is what counts once you have travelled with petrol in a diesel Peugeot 106, so pull in once it is safe and then switch the motor off. We can still deal with it where you have stopped, and when it is caught early, lasting harm is very rare.
Your Peugeot 106 can remain where it has stopped, because Petrol in Diesel comes out to it, drains its fuel tank on the spot then cleans its fuel system of petrol. We leave when it's running on fresh diesel.
Petrol in a diesel 106: the symptoms to watch for
You might drive a few miles without spotting anything wrong, because petrol inside your tank frequently leaves a diesel 106 running as usual to begin with. The following are the signs most often spotted if the fuel tank has AdBlue or petrol in it:
- the motor is short of power, especially whenever it has to accelerate
- the idle gets erratic, or it runs roughly
- more smoke than normal comes from the tailpipe
- warning lights show
- once it stalls, it might not restart
The receipt will show what went in, so look at it if any of these started after you filled up.
How far wrong fuel in your Peugeot 106 goes when you drive
Driving is what pulls wrong fuel in your Peugeot 106 out of your fuel tank and on through the fuel filter, your injection pump and your fuel injectors. Until the motor pulls it out, it stays there. Petrol dilutes the diesel that lubricates your pump and your injectors while it runs through them, and running the 106 further carries that mixture into more of your fuel system.
That's why it's wiser to stop as soon as you can than to finish the trip. Normally, a drain and a clean are all a vehicle needs if it is stopped early, because what can cause harm is driving far on fuel that is tainted.
If you have the 106 XRD or another version of the 106, nothing changes.
Staying where you've pulled up
The 106 doesn't need taking anywhere. We come to it at the side of the road or outside your home, so there's no reason to start the car or book a tow.
On a busy road, switch on your hazards, then choose somewhere safe to wait away from the traffic.
Roughly how far you went, which 106 it is and where you have stopped are what to tell us when you call 0333 366 0103. Giving us the version from the badge, such as the 106 1.5 D, is useful too.
Fuel drain on your Peugeot 106 after it has been driven
A fuel drain on your Peugeot 106 after it was driven goes one step further than one on the forecourt. After the fuel tank is emptied, the fuel lines are opened up and flushed through along with your fuel filter, which leaves no petrol anywhere from your tank to the motor. The fuel system is primed after fresh diesel is in, then the engine is started to make sure it runs properly.
After it's run: AdBlue in a diesel Peugeot 106
If you have AdBlue in a diesel Peugeot 106 and you have driven on it, the signs are normally uneven running, smoke and warning lamps, and the vehicle can cut out. Settling to the bottom of the tank, where the fuel pump draws fuel, AdBlue reaches your fuel line fast, and it does not burn or lubricate. Crystals build up in the fuel lines and your fuel filter once its water dries.
AdBlue removal from a diesel Peugeot 106: what it means
AdBlue removal from a diesel Peugeot 106 that has been run means draining your fuel tank and then flushing the crystals from the lines and the fuel filter, and we replace your fuel filter if it needs it.
If your 106 has a dedicated AdBlue tank, that's not touched. This is about liquid in your diesel tank, not removing or switching off the AdBlue system.
Tank sizes and engines: Peugeot 106 fuel tank capacity
Our records show the diesel tank takes 45 litres on each version of the Peugeot 106.
Each version listed has a motor of 1.5 litres.
| Version | Fuel tank |
|---|---|
| Peugeot 106 1.5 D | 45 litres |
| Peugeot 106 XRD | 45 litres |
What a fuel drain on the Peugeot 106 will cost after driving
How far it went and where it has stopped are what mainly settle the price of a fuel drain on the Peugeot 106 after a drive, and petrol or AdBlue makes a difference as well. Ring with those details and we can tell you what the work will involve.
Common queries about petrol in a diesel Peugeot 106 after driving
Is the 106 done for now?
It is very unlikely. Lasting harm is uncommon when the car is stopped early and the fuel system is emptied and cleaned, and that's what we do wherever you have pulled up.
Should I drive it home first?
Our advice would be not to. Contaminated fuel reaches further into your fuel system with each mile, which means you can leave the 106 where it is whilst we drain it there, with no need to shift the vehicle.
It won't restart after stalling. What now?
Please leave it rather than trying again, as every attempt pulls more of the mixture through. Once we've emptied and flushed it and then put fresh diesel in, we prime your fuel system and get it started for you.
Do you need to know which 106 I have?
There are 2 diesel versions of the 106, and the badge on the tailgate says which one you have. Knowing that helps us when you call.
Is wrong fuel in my Peugeot 106 covered by my insurance?
Some policies have misfuelling cover, and so it is worth looking at yours after the car is dealt with. We come out either way.