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Put Petrol in a Diesel Lancia Phedra 2.0 16v Multijet?
If you've gone and put the wrong fuel in your Lancia you probably want to know what you should do about it. The answer to this question depends on the quantity of Petrol you put in your Diesel car.
The first thing we need to look at is the Lancia's fuel tank capacity. So, what is the fuel capacity of a 2-litre Diesel Phedra 2.0 16v Multijet? The answer is: the fuel tank capacity of most Lancia Phedra 2.0 16v Multijets is about 80 litres (according to our database).
What to do about putting Petrol in a Diesel Lancia will vary dependent on the amount of Petrol used. So, there are three possible scenarios:
(Please Note: These figures are approximates. Running an engine on any amount of incorrect fuel can cause damage, regardless of contamination percentage. Information given here is advice based solely on our customer reports and case histories. Full details should be procured from your vehicle manufacturer.)- FIVE PERCENT: If you put less than 4 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Lancia Phedra 2.0 16v Multijet then in most cases, if the car's tank is completely filled with the correct fuel before it is started, it will probably be fine.
- FIVE TO TEN PERCENT: If you've put between 4 and 8 litres then you should probably give us a call. This is the grey area where sometimes you can get away with just topping it up, and sometimes you can't. Call us and, with a bit more information, we'll be able to give you the best advice on what to do next.
- If you've put more than 8 litres of the wrong fuel in your Lancia Phedra 2.0 16v Multijet then you should definitely get it drained. This equates to more than 10% contamination and exceeds any "safe" contamination level.
To be completely sure you are doing the right thing, give us a call. We can provide sensible advice based on thousands of successfully resolved fuel contaminations. Additionally, no matter where you are in the UK, we are able to get a fuel drain vehicle out to you to perform a full fuel drain on your vehicle. And we are specialists in conducting fuel drains on Lancias.
As one of the UKs largest independent mobile fuel drain services Wrong Fuel Drainage Solutions is proud to boast full nationwide UK coverage. We have fuel drain technicians in all major cities as well as a network of subcontractors spanning the length and breadth of the country.
On a vehicle that has been run on the wrong/contaminated fuel we can also:
- Flush the fuel lines
- Prime the system with clean fuel (provided at pump price if needed)
- Purge all contaminated fuel from the system
- Clear the fuel filter and flush it clean
- Additive (provided at cost) in the fuel tank to clean and lubricate everything
- Full diagnostic run to clear any fault codes associated with the misfuel
We provide specialist Lancia fuel drain services
Call us for help with your misfuelled Lancia.
Did you know this interesting little fact about Lancia?
Lancia & C Fabbrica Automobili was founded in 1906 in Turin by Fiat racing drivers Vincenzo Lancia and Claudio Fogolin. Ironically it is now (since 1969) owned by the Fiat Group.Your vehicle details:
Make: Lancia
Model: Phedra 2.0 16v Multijet
Engine (cc): 1997
Engine (litres): 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 80
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I'd had a perfect day golfing during my off day and was feeling contented the following day as I was on the way to assist a new family who were away. They had pulled over after putting diesel into their Lancia, and they were close to half an hour's travel away. I arrived at their position and laughed while I listened to the lady telling off her partner for actually being so stupid. "How could you even find a way to put the wrong fuel in the car?" she told him. I tried to clarify that this problem goes on regularly and that it's truly absolutely nothing to be concerned about, but he yet still got his ear bent by his better half. Poor chap. At any rate, I extracted the contaminated fuel, flushed the motor and filled them up with the proper fuel. Watching them drive off I waved hasta la vista and considered what her indoors would ask me if perhaps I made the same error... I would never live it down!
