Petrol in a Diesel Seat Ibiza? Start With the Tank
The size of the fuel tank is one of the earliest points worth knowing after you have put petrol in a diesel Seat Ibiza, as the share of the fuel that is currently petrol hinges on it. We list the tank size on every version of the Seat Ibiza that we have figures for here, plus the motors it was sold with.
After it has happened, the same advice holds whatever the number happens to be. Keep the motor off then ring Petrol in Diesel, and we'll come out to drain your car where it sits.
How each version stacks up on Seat Ibiza fuel tank capacity
Between 45 and 47 litres is the spread for the Seat Ibiza diesel tank, and the version you have decides where yours sits.
Our figures place the largest tank on the Ibiza 1.9 SDi Stella and the smallest in the Ibiza 1.6 TDI.
As a comparison, 47 litres is the figure for the Ibiza 1.9 TDi Sport.
As for the Ibiza 1.9 D, its tank takes 47 litres.
| Version | Fuel tank |
|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza 1.2 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.4 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.6 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 D | 47 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 SDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 SDi SE | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 SDi Stella | 47 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 TD | 47 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Signo | 47 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi Sport | 47 litres |
| Seat Ibiza 2.0 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza Amaro 1.9 SDi | 47 litres |
| Seat Ibiza GLX 1.9 TDi | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza SC 1.2 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza SC 1.4 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza SC 1.6 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza SC 1.9 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza ST 1.2 TDI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza ST 1.2 TSI | 45 litres |
| Seat Ibiza ST 1.6 TDI | 45 litres |
A couple of litres of wrong fuel in your Seat Ibiza, and what they amount to
The share of petrol depends on how full the tank was before you refuelled. That's because wrong fuel in your Seat Ibiza mixes with whatever diesel was still in it. Up to 47 litres fit in your tank. Topping up a nearly full one with a few litres of unleaded means only a small share of petrol in the whole, while the same quantity in a nearly empty tank is much more of what your engine would take in.
The quantity of petrol that's too much is something people often ask about. Running the engine is what takes the blend out of your tank and through your pump and the fuel injectors, so the more useful point to know is if it's run.
With a small amount, a drain is normally all your Ibiza needs, and whatever the share, having it emptied is the sensible course.
Which engines your diesel Ibiza came with
Before you ring, it is worth checking the version name on the badge, as it shows us which engine your Ibiza has.
Among all diesel Ibiza versions in our figures, the badges are TDI, SDI and TD.
More of them wear the TDI badge than any other badge, although the Ibiza 1.9 SDi SE carries the SDI badge instead.
The Ibiza SC 2.0 TDI has the biggest engine at 2.0 litres, and the Ibiza ST 1.2 TDI the smallest one at 1.2 litres.
When you're not sure which version you have, phone all the same and we will figure it out with you.
Fuel tank size and AdBlue in a diesel Seat Ibiza
AdBlue changes what the capacity of your tank means. The fuel pump draws its fuel from the bottom of the tank, and that's where AdBlue sinks, so even a small quantity reaches your fuel line. If you have got AdBlue in a diesel Seat Ibiza, your diesel around it doesn't dilute it, since AdBlue is mostly water and doesn't mix with it.
Nothing in AdBlue burns, and the pump gets no lubrication from it. When its water dries out, urea is left in the fuel lines and the fuel filter as crystals, and the metalwork around it corrodes.
On some diesel vehicles, AdBlue has a second tank of its own, and its filler frequently is beside the diesel one under the same flap. Where your Ibiza has an AdBlue filler, the AdBlue cap is normally blue and accepts a smaller nozzle than the diesel one.
Fuel drain on your Seat Ibiza
Carried out where the vehicle is standing, a fuel drain on your Seat Ibiza clears the whole tank, whatever size the tank is on your version. We draw the contaminated fuel out, rinse the fuel lines and your filter, and refill with fresh diesel before priming your system and firing up the motor.
It makes no difference whether your Ibiza is sitting at the forecourt or parked on your driveway. Fresh diesel is what it runs on once this drain is done, and so you can drive it away.
How AdBlue removal from a diesel Seat Ibiza works
AdBlue removal from a diesel Seat Ibiza starts with emptying your tank fully, since AdBlue collects at the bottom instead of blending in. A motor that has been started means cleaning the fuel filter and lines through as well, plus changing your fuel filter if needed.
What this covers is AdBlue that ended up in your diesel tank, not removing or switching off the AdBlue system on the car.
The cost of a fuel drain on the Seat Ibiza
Two jobs on the same model can be quite dissimilar, so we do not give a fixed price. What affects it most is whether the Ibiza has been run or driven, and after that how much got in against the capacity of the tank, whether it was petrol or AdBlue, and where your car is now.
Phone with those facts so we can let you know what the job will involve.
Your tank queries on petrol in a diesel Seat Ibiza
What does the Seat Ibiza fuel tank capacity amount to?
Between 45 and 47 litres, depending on the version. You can see every one in the table above.
Does petrol matter less in a larger tank?
A bigger tank means a couple of litres form less of the total, but that petrol is still in there and still gets to the pump when your engine runs. A drain removes all of it as long as your Ibiza stays turned off.
How many diesel versions of the Ibiza do you list?
There are 22 diesel Ibiza versions in our figures, and the model name on your badge tells you which row of the table above is yours.
Which fuels, other than diesel, would be wrong fuel in my Seat Ibiza?
Anything apart from diesel in the diesel tank, which means petrol of any type, super unleaded as well, or AdBlue meant for its own dedicated tank.
Can you drain the Seat Ibiza wherever it is?
Yes, wherever it is. Parked at home or still at the pumps, your car remains where it is and is not started, as we travel to it.