Kept Driving With Petrol in a Diesel Peugeot 607?
Leaving the engine off is what matters after you've driven with petrol in a diesel Peugeot 607, which means you should stop as soon as it is safe and then switch the motor off. Spotted early, it very rarely leaves permanent damage, while sorting it out where you've stopped is still something we can do.
Petrol in Diesel comes out to wherever your Peugeot 607 has stopped, empties the tank then flushes the petrol out of the system. We leave when it's running again on fresh diesel.
When petrol in a diesel 607 reveals itself
It's usually a few miles before the symptoms show up, because with petrol inside the fuel tank a diesel 607 will often run as usual at first. These are the ones most often noticed when your fuel tank has AdBlue or petrol in it:
- power drops away, particularly when you ask the motor to accelerate
- it runs rough, or your idle turns erratic
- more smoke than normal comes from the tailpipe
- a warning light appears
- after it stalls, it may not restart
The receipt will show what went in, which means you should check it if any of these began after you filled up.
Wrong fuel in your Peugeot 607: what driving on it does
Till the engine draws it out, wrong fuel in your Peugeot 607 stays in the tank, and driving pulls it on to the filter, then into the high-pressure pump and your injectors. As diesel flows through the fuel injectors and the fuel pump it lubricates them, yet petrol thins it, and that is why the 607 spreads that blend further into your system the further it's driven.
That is the reason to stop as soon as you can rather than complete the trip. Damage, where it happens, comes from a long drive on tainted fuel, and draining and cleaning are normally all a vehicle requires if it's stopped early.
Yours being the 607 HDi FAP 135 and not another version of the 607 makes no difference.
Where you've stopped
The 607 does not need getting anywhere. No tow needs to be organised and there's no need to restart it, as we come to it at the side of the road or outside your house.
With the hazard lights on, stand clear of the traffic in a safe spot when the road next to you is fast.
When you call 0333 366 0103, let us know where you are, which 607 it is and roughly how far you went. Giving us the version from the badge, like the 607 2.2 HDi, is useful as well.
The fuel drain on your Peugeot 607 after driving
After it has been driven, a fuel drain on your Peugeot 607 takes one step more than one at the forecourt. No petrol is remaining between the tank and the engine by the end, which is why the tank is drained first and the fuel lines are then opened and flushed through with your fuel filter. The system is primed after fresh diesel has gone in, and the engine is started to confirm it runs correctly.
AdBlue in a diesel Peugeot 607 that has been driven
Watch for smoke, uneven running and warning lamps if AdBlue in a diesel Peugeot 607 has been driven on, as the vehicle might also stall. AdBlue does not burn or lubricate, and it sinks to the base of the tank where your fuel pump picks up fuel, so it gets into your fuel line quickly. Crystals build up in your lines and the fuel filter once its water dries.
AdBlue removal from a diesel Peugeot 607 after it has run
We change the filter if it needs it as part of AdBlue removal from a diesel Peugeot 607 after it has run, when your tank is emptied and the crystals are cleared from the fuel filter and your lines.
Nothing here means disabling or removing the AdBlue system. It deals with liquid in your diesel tank, and a dedicated AdBlue tank your 607 has is left as it is.
Engines and Peugeot 607 fuel tank capacity
80 litres is the size of the diesel tank on each version of the Peugeot 607 in our records.
You will see HDi badging on diesel 607 versions.
On every version listed, the engine is 2.2 litres.
| Version | Fuel tank |
|---|---|
| Peugeot 607 2.2 HDi | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 607 HDi FAP 135 | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 607 HDi FAP 170 Bi-Turbo | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 607 V6 HDi FAP 205 Bi-Turbo | 80 litres |
The cost of a fuel drain on the Peugeot 607 after driving
The cost of a fuel drain on the Peugeot 607 after it has been driven depends mainly on how far it went and where it has stopped, and whether it was petrol or AdBlue makes a difference too. Call with those details and we can tell you what the job will need.
Petrol in a diesel Peugeot 607: questions after a drive
Is my 607 ruined?
It is very unlikely. Lasting harm is uncommon when the car is stopped early and the fuel system is emptied and flushed, and that's what we do where you've stopped.
Should I drive it home first?
We would rather you didn't. We can empty the 607 right where it is, so it does not need shifting, and each mile driven on contaminated fuel would take it further through your fuel system.
What do I do if it has stalled and will not restart?
Please leave the car instead of trying again, as every try pulls more of that blend through. We start it for you after emptying and flushing it, putting fresh diesel in and priming your fuel system.
Do you need to know which 607 I drive?
It's useful when you call if we know which of the 4 diesel versions of the 607 you have, and the tailgate badge says.
Does my policy cover wrong fuel in my Peugeot 607?
Once your car is sorted, it is worth looking at your policy, as some offer misfuelling cover. We come out whether it does or not.