#1: Running out of diesel!! Author: ckent80, Location: ChesterfieldPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:24 am ---- Hi,
I have just purchased my first diesel car! (Peugoet 206 2.0ltr HDI 02 plate).
In previous petrol cars I've had if I ever ran out of petrol I simply put more in and started the car back up!
But I am aware that this isnt as simple in a diesel car, and have been told you must manually pump the diesel through first as not to cause damage to the engine.
I would like to add that at this point I havn't actually ran out of diesel but believe that this is a problem I should research on the "just in case" scenario!
If anyone know whats best to do on this occasion with the above mentioned vehicle then you advice would be gratefully appreciated!
Cheers
#2: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:28 am ---- It is self priming
Easiest way to check:
Go sit in your car.
Turn your key one click and turn off the radio etc so there is silence.
Turn your key one more click and listen carefully, you will hear it prime
#3: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: macca1411, Location: Westhoughton, LancashirePosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:19 am ---- If you run out, you may need to bleed the injectors. You may get away with it just by turning the engine over, but it will run very lumpy and smoke until all the air is out of the system.
I'm not sure if what Tom has suggested will work as the primeing is just putting the fuel under pressure in the lines. It's getting the fuel to the cylinder that will be the problem.
It is quite a simple problem to solve really. When the needle reaches the eigth mark, go to a garage and put some more in. If you can't afford to keep fuel in your car, then you can't afford to drive it.
#4: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: Lee, Location: EnglandPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:25 am ---- Open the bleed screw on the fuel filter
Turn the key to ignition for about 3 seconds, then off again. Repeat this process about five time till diesel comes out of the drain screw. Then tighten it back up
#5: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:25 am ----
macca1411 wrote:
If you run out, you may need to bleed the injectors. You may get away with it just by turning the engine over, but it will run very lumpy and smoke until all the air is out of the system.
I'm not sure if what Tom has suggested will work as the primeing is just putting the fuel under pressure in the lines. It's getting the fuel to the cylinder that will be the problem.
It is quite a simple problem to solve really. When the needle reaches the eigth mark, go to a garage and put some more in. If you can't afford to keep fuel in your car, then you can't afford to drive it.
In regards to the first part, thats what happened to mine. I accidently miscalculated. I cut the car not realising it was as low as it was and wouldn't re-start. Went and got a gallon of fuel and launched it in. Started first time as normal, just gave it a few seconds to prime itself.
Meh. Simply do that last part of Macca's advise. Don't run out!
#6: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:08 am ----
ckent80 wrote:
Hi,
I have just purchased my first diesel car! (Peugoet 206 2.0ltr HDI 02 plate).
Good choice as the 2.0 HDI lump is basically bulletproof with only a couple of known issues that PSA Peugeot / Citroen has already fixed with moddified parts.
When the fuel level gets low you will get:
BEEP BEEP BEEP & the yellow low fuel warning light on the instrument cluster will come on & stay on until you add some more fuel, if you have the larger 3 line multifunction diaplay you will also get FUEL LEVEL LOW pop up for a few seconds at the same time.
Do you have trip computer? 2 little arrows on the end of the wiper stalk? if you do you can find out how many miles are left in the tank
If you dont its an easy retrofit
#7: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: perry081064, Location: staffordshirePosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 6:59 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
ckent80 wrote:
Hi,
I have just purchased my first diesel car! (Peugoet 206 2.0ltr HDI 02 plate).
Good choice as the 2.0 HDI lump is basically bulletproof with only a couple of known issues that PSA Peugeot / Citroen has already fixed with moddified parts.
would mine be the same bulletproof engine?
its a 2.0 ltr HDI diesel ( but on a Y plate) 2001
pre-plex though.
i take it the other known issue is the rotting cable running to the fan relay and having to drive around with a non working fan.
#8: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: Ali_H, Location: Chichester, SussexPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:21 am ---- I've been driving for 17 years and never run out of fuel, it's something i've never even contemplated.
In terms of "what ifs" it's right at the bottom of the totem pole if you have any common sense.
#9: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: Seabook, Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:31 am ----
perry081064 wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
ckent80 wrote:
Hi,
I have just purchased my first diesel car! (Peugoet 206 2.0ltr HDI 02 plate).
Good choice as the 2.0 HDI lump is basically bulletproof with only a couple of known issues that PSA Peugeot / Citroen has already fixed with moddified parts.
would mine be the same bulletproof engine?
its a 2.0 ltr HDI diesel ( but on a Y plate) 2001
pre-plex though.
i take it the other known issue is the rotting cable running to the fan relay and having to drive around with a non working fan.
the known issue is bottom pully.
#10: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:53 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
ckent80 wrote:
Hi,
I have just purchased my first diesel car! (Peugoet 206 2.0ltr HDI 02 plate).
Good choice as the 2.0 HDI lump is basically bulletproof with only a couple of known issues that PSA Peugeot / Citroen has already fixed with moddified parts.
When the fuel level gets low you will get:
BEEP BEEP BEEP & the yellow low fuel warning light on the instrument cluster will come on & stay on until you add some more fuel, if you have the larger 3 line multifunction diaplay you will also get FUEL LEVEL LOW pop up for a few seconds at the same time.
Do you have trip computer? 2 little arrows on the end of the wiper stalk? if you do you can find out how many miles are left in the tank
If you dont its an easy retrofit
De rail a bit..
if you have the multi line (plexxed) but don't have the mpg is it possible to fit it?
#11: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:06 am ----
Seabook wrote:
perry081064 wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
ckent80 wrote:
Hi,
I have just purchased my first diesel car! (Peugoet 206 2.0ltr HDI 02 plate).
Good choice as the 2.0 HDI lump is basically bulletproof with only a couple of known issues that PSA Peugeot / Citroen has already fixed with moddified parts.
would mine be the same bulletproof engine?
its a 2.0 ltr HDI diesel ( but on a Y plate) 2001
pre-plex though.
i take it the other known issue is the rotting cable running to the fan relay and having to drive around with a non working fan.
the known issue is bottom pully.
Dont forget the engine cover clips
#12: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: perry081064, Location: staffordshirePosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:06 am ----
MrBSI wrote:
Seabook wrote:
perry081064 wrote:
MrBSI wrote:
ckent80 wrote:
Hi,
I have just purchased my first diesel car! (Peugoet 206 2.0ltr HDI 02 plate).
Good choice as the 2.0 HDI lump is basically bulletproof with only a couple of known issues that PSA Peugeot / Citroen has already fixed with moddified parts.
would mine be the same bulletproof engine?
its a 2.0 ltr HDI diesel ( but on a Y plate) 2001
pre-plex though.
i take it the other known issue is the rotting cable running to the fan relay and having to drive around with a non working fan.
the known issue is bottom pully.
Dont forget the engine cover clips
hehehe.
the bottom pully was done a few years back according to history sheets
...mmmm, just 1 engine clip needed
hopefully then i should be bulletproof too ...for a while then
oops didnt mean to derail your thread mate , sorry
#13: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: M60SHW, Location: CarlislePosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:09 am ---- tom is a pro on this matter as i dont think i have ever seen his car above red lmao
#14: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:40 am ----
M60SHW wrote:
tom is a pro on this matter as i dont think i have ever seen his car above red lmao
You should have seen my fuel filter when I did the service a few days ago.. Since then It has been constantly topped up!
#15: Re: Running out of diesel!! Author: ckent80, Location: ChesterfieldPosted: Tue May 03, 2011 1:12 am ---- Thanks for all your replys, even if some where off the mark or negative lol
We are not responsible for comments posted by our users, as they are the property of the poster
Interactive software released under GNU GPL,
Code Credits,
Privacy Policy
Membership:
Latest: 
New Today: 0
New Yesterday: 0
Overall: 17134
Online Now [421]:
Visitors: 420
Members: 0
Staff Online Now:
Page Views:
General
I cut the car not realising it was as low as it was and wouldn't re-start. Went and got a gallon of fuel and launched it in. Started first time as normal, just gave it a few seconds to prime itself. 
You should have seen my fuel filter when I did the service a few days ago.. Since then It has been constantly topped up! 
