Already Driven With Petrol in a Diesel Volvo V60?
As soon as it's safe, pull in and turn the motor off, and keep it off. Driving on with petrol in a diesel Volvo V60 just takes the petrol further in. Wherever you have stopped, we can still put it right, and damage that lasts is very rare when it's spotted soon.
Once Petrol in Diesel comes out to wherever your Volvo V60 has stopped, the petrol is cleaned from the system and the fuel tank drained. It is on clean diesel and running when we go.
How petrol in a diesel V60 shows itself
You might drive a few miles before spotting anything wrong, as petrol in your tank frequently keeps a diesel V60 running as usual to begin with. These are the ones usually noticed when your fuel tank has AdBlue or petrol in it:
- the engine is short of power, particularly whenever it has to pull
- rough running, or an erratic idle
- more smoke than normal comes from the tailpipe
- a warning light comes on
- it stalls, then might fail to restart
One of these starting after you filled up is a reason to look at your receipt and see what was put in.
Wrong fuel in your Volvo V60 and the effect of driving on it
The tank holds wrong fuel in your Volvo V60 where it is till it is pulled out by the motor. After the car is driven, it is drawn through the injectors, the filter and your high-pressure pump. The blend reaches more of your system the longer the V60 is taken, since petrol dilutes the diesel that lubricates the fuel pump and the injectors on its way through them.
That is why it is wiser to stop the moment you can than to complete the journey. Driving a long way on contaminated fuel is what can cause harm, and if a car is stopped soon, draining and cleaning are usually all it needs.
It makes no difference whether you have the V60 Plugin Hybrid or any other version of the V60.
Just where you stopped
There is no reason to take the V60 anywhere. The roadside and outside your home are both places we come to, so it doesn't need starting or towing.
With the hazard lights on, stand clear of the traffic in a safe spot if the road next to you is fast.
About how far you drove, which V60 it is and where you've stopped are what to mention when you call 0333 366 0103. Knowing the version from the badge, like the V60 D2, is useful as well.
The fuel drain on your Volvo V60 after driving
A fuel drain on your Volvo V60 after it was driven goes one step further than one on the forecourt. We drain your fuel tank first, then open up the fuel lines and flush them through with your fuel filter, so that no petrol is left between the fuel tank and the motor. The system is primed once fresh diesel is in, then the engine is started to confirm it runs properly.
After it's run: AdBlue in a diesel Volvo V60
Watch for smoke, uneven running and warning lamps when AdBlue in a diesel Volvo V60 has been driven on, as the vehicle may then cut out. AdBlue does not burn or lubricate, and it sinks to the bottom of your fuel tank where your pump draws fuel, and so it reaches the fuel line fast. The urea crystallises in your fuel filter and the fuel lines as its water evaporates.
AdBlue removal from a diesel Volvo V60
We change your fuel filter if it needs it during AdBlue removal from a diesel Volvo V60 after it has run, once the fuel tank is emptied and the crystals are cleared out of the filter and your lines.
A dedicated AdBlue tank, if your V60 has one, is not touched. The work is about fluid in the diesel tank, and does not involve removing or switching off an AdBlue system.
The Volvo V60 fuel tank capacity and its engines
Every version of the Volvo V60 in our records has a diesel tank of 68 litres.
| Version | Fuel tank |
|---|---|
| Volvo V60 D2 | 68 litres |
| Volvo V60 D3 | 68 litres |
| Volvo V60 D4 | 68 litres |
| Volvo V60 D5 | 68 litres |
| Volvo V60 Plugin Hybrid | 68 litres |
What a fuel drain on the Volvo V60 will cost after driving
Whether it was petrol or AdBlue changes what a fuel drain on the Volvo V60 costs after driving on it, though it hinges mainly on how far it went and where it has ended up. We can tell you what the work will need once you phone with those details.
Driven with petrol in a diesel Volvo V60: your questions
Will my V60 be ruined?
It's very unlikely. Lasting damage is uncommon when the car is stopped early and the system is drained and flushed, and that is what we do where you have pulled up.
Is it all right to drive it home first?
We'd prefer you not to. We can drain the V60 just where it stands, so it doesn't need moving, and every mile driven on tainted fuel would carry it further through the system.
What do I do if it has stalled and will not restart?
Another go pulls more of the blend through on every try. Please leave it alone. We start it for you after draining and flushing it, putting fresh diesel in and priming your fuel system.
Do you need to know which V60 I drive?
Knowing which of the 5 diesel versions of the V60 you have helps us when you ring, and it's on the badge on the boot.
Is wrong fuel in my Volvo V60 covered by insurance?
Some insurance policies have misfuelling cover, so it's worth checking yours after the vehicle is sorted. We come out either way.