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Put Petrol in a Diesel Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi?
If you've gone and put the wrong fuel in your Nissan 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 Nissan's fuel tank capacity. So, what is the fuel capacity of a 2.5-litre Diesel Pathfinder 2.5 dCi? The answer is: the fuel tank capacity of most Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCis is about 80 litres (according to our database).
What to do about putting Petrol in a Diesel Nissan 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 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi 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 Nissan Pathfinder 2.5 dCi 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 Nissans.
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 Nissan fuel drain services
Call us for help with your misfuelled Nissan.
Did you know this interesting little fact about Nissan?
In 1928 Yoshisuke Aikawa founded the holding company Nihon Sangyo (Ni-San). In 1931 Nisan acquired DAT Jidosha Seizo (makers of Datsun cars) and soon after Nissan Motor Co Ltd was born. It is now part-owned by French automaker Renault (43.4%). Nissan Motor sells its cars under the Nissan, Infiniti, and Datsun brands.Your vehicle details:
Make: Nissan
Model: Pathfinder 2.5 dCi
Engine (cc): 2488
Engine (litres): 2.5
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 80
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Last friday a man telephoned us soon after his Nissan cut out on the street. He had mistakenly put unleaded in his diesel motor and got as far as the street before having to halt. It was still in the early hours of the morning and our fuel drainer, who stays locally, arrived with him in approximately a quarter hour. We were able to get rid of the incorrect fuel and put fresh diesel back into the vehicle. "Thank you for your immediate response, especially at 2 a.m., I really appreciate it."
