Petrol in a Diesel Peugeot 807: Already Driven It?
The motor needs turning off then keeping off as soon as you can pull in somewhere safe, if you've driven on petrol in a diesel Peugeot 807. Caught soon, it only very rarely causes lasting damage, while putting it right where you have pulled up is still something we can do.
Wherever your Peugeot 807 has stopped, Petrol in Diesel travels out to empty your fuel tank there and clear the petrol from the fuel system. By the time we go, it is running again on fresh diesel.
Symptoms of petrol in a diesel 807
You might drive a couple of miles before noticing anything wrong, as petrol in your tank frequently leaves a diesel 807 driving as usual at first. If your tank has petrol or AdBlue in it, people usually notice these:
- the engine is short of power, especially when it has to accelerate
- the idle turns erratic, or it runs rough
- more smoke than normal comes from the exhaust
- warning lights appear
- after it cuts out, it might not restart
Check your receipt if one of these began after you filled up, because it will show which fuel went in.
Wrong fuel in your Peugeot 807 and the result of travelling on it
Wrong fuel in your Peugeot 807 stays in the tank until the engine draws it out, and driving is what takes it through your fuel filter, the high-pressure fuel pump then your injectors. Diesel lubricates the fuel pump and your fuel injectors as it flows through them and petrol thins it, so the farther the 807 is driven, the more of your system the mix reaches.
That is why it is wiser to stop as soon as you can than to complete the journey. Driving a long way on contaminated fuel is what can do damage, and if a motor is stopped early, a drain and a clean are generally all it requires.
It makes no difference whether you have the 807 HDi 130 or another version of the 807.
We come to wherever you have pulled up
There is no reason to move the 807 anywhere. You can leave it at the side of the road or at home while we come to it, with no need to restart it and no tow to organise.
With the hazard lights on, wait clear of the traffic in a safe spot if the road beside you is fast.
Phone 0333 366 0103 then tell us where you are, what 807 it is and about how far you have driven. The version on the badge, like the 807 HDi 110, is useful as well.
Fuel drain on your Peugeot 807 after it has been driven
Next to a drain at the forecourt, a fuel drain on your Peugeot 807 goes a step further after a drive. No petrol should be remaining between the fuel tank and the engine by the end, so your fuel tank is drained first and the fuel lines are then opened and rinsed through with your filter. Fresh diesel goes in, your fuel system is primed, and our technicians fire up the engine to make sure it runs smoothly.
AdBlue in a diesel Peugeot 807 that has been driven
Watch for smoke, uneven running and warning lights if AdBlue in a diesel Peugeot 807 has been driven on, as the car might also cut out. Because AdBlue sinks to the base of the tank, where the pump takes its fuel, it is in your fuel line quickly, and it neither burns nor lubricates. As its water dries, the urea forms crystals in the lines and the fuel filter.
AdBlue removal from a diesel Peugeot 807
AdBlue removal from a diesel Peugeot 807 that has been run means draining the fuel tank then flushing the crystals out of your lines and your fuel filter, and we replace the filter if it needs it.
A dedicated AdBlue tank, if your 807 has one, is left as it is. The job is about fluid in the diesel tank, and doesn't involve removing or switching off an AdBlue system.
The Peugeot 807 fuel tank capacity and its engines
Our figures show the diesel fuel tank holds 80 litres on each version of the Peugeot 807.
Diesel 807 versions carry HDi badges.
| Version | Fuel tank |
|---|---|
| Peugeot 807 HDi 110 | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 807 HDi 130 | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 807 HDi FAP 110 | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 807 HDi FAP 135 | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 807 HDi FAP 165 | 80 litres |
| Peugeot 807 HDi FAP 170 Bi-Turbo | 80 litres |
The price of a fuel drain on the Peugeot 807 after a drive
How far it travelled and where it has stopped are what mostly settle the price of a fuel drain on the Peugeot 807 after driving, and petrol or AdBlue makes a difference as well. Give us those details in a call and then we can tell you what is involved in the work.
Driven with petrol in a diesel Peugeot 807: your questions
Is the 807 done for now?
It's very unlikely. Permanent harm is rare when the vehicle is stopped early and the system is drained and flushed, and that's what we do wherever you have pulled up.
Can I finish the journey home first?
It's wiser not to. Shifting it isn't needed, because we can empty the 807 where it stands. Driving it on only pushes tainted fuel further through the fuel system.
Stalled, and it won't restart: what should I do next?
Trying again pulls more of that mixture through on each try. Please leave it alone. We prime your fuel system and start it for you after it has been emptied and rinsed and fresh diesel is in.
Which 807 I have: does it matter?
Knowing which of the 6 diesel versions of the 807 you have helps us when you call, and it is on the badge on the boot.
Insurance and wrong fuel in my Peugeot 807: am I covered?
Once the car is sorted, it's worth looking at your policy, because some offer misfuelling cover. We come out whether it does or not.