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reggie59 · Nov 15th, 2011, 12:07

Here we are. put 12 ltrs of unleaded in my D5 this morning. Realised, stopped and called Volvo. I did not start the car.

Cars is a the dealer now.

Cost? £800

Ron_XC90 · Nov 15th, 2011, 12:11

Ouch... All that needs doing is drain the tank, as you didn't start the engine?

reggie59 · Nov 15th, 2011, 12:14

no I did not start.
reg

waylander · Nov 15th, 2011, 12:15

£800??? WOW!!!! seems a tad pricey, did the same a couple of years back on an 09 Kuga local garage took care of it all for not much over £100

The Hooded Claw · Nov 15th, 2011, 13:07

BUGGER THAT!!! As Ron said .. you didn't start the engine so a quick Tank Drain & yer all sorted .... Someone is taking the P!SS here ...

Your Fuel lines are STILL Full of Diesel (Coz you didn't start it) just a drain out of the "Mixed" fuel & your all Sorted

Keith

Beavis · Nov 15th, 2011, 13:35

would 12 litres of unleaded not disperse safely enough into the remaining 58 litres of diesel? i thought i heard that years ago people used to stick a little unleaded into diesels in the winter (but thats probably changed now).

waylander · Nov 15th, 2011, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuT4

would 12 litres of unleaded not disperse safely enough into the remaining 58 litres of diesel? i thought i heard that years ago people used to stick a little unleaded into diesels in the winter (but thats probably changed now).

years ago it like as not didn't make a huge difference, diesels these days are a LOT more sophisticated

reggie59 · Nov 15th, 2011, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by StuT4

would 12 litres of unleaded not disperse safely enough into the remaining 58 litres of diesel? i thought i heard that years ago people used to stick a little unleaded into diesels in the winter (but thats probably changed now).

No I did not start the engine. Maybe it would have been fine but did not want to take the risk. The mistake I made was to contact Volvo. I should have contacted my local garage and asked them to drain the tank.

Just had a conversation with Volvo UK and she advised me to try another Volvo dealer... well yes... I will spend my next few days callign all Volvo dealer in the country.

The lady did not even know Ford and other manufacturers have special diesel cap fitted now.

Called my local Volvo dealer again and he proposed to only drain tank but I will have to sign a form making my warranty void on engine/exhaust and injectors. £300.

I will do that.

Another Volvo in 12 months time to replace my currently 2 year old xc90?

No thanks Volvo.

Reg

reggie59 · Nov 15th, 2011, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by waylander

years ago it like as not didn't make a huge difference, diesels these days are a LOT more sophisticated

No. Nowaways, dealers are money making machine.

reggie59 · Nov 15th, 2011, 14:25

right, I am too annoyed with Volvo now. So, will get the car back, pay £300 and leave the forum for a while.

I will forget about the warranty as well.

But, to be sure my experience is not wasted.

If it happens to you. Just call local garage and get it done independantly.

Volvo is just taking the **** but I would not be surprised if others do exactly the same.

I

Nov 15th, 2011, 12:07	#1
reggie59 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2023 22:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London	misfuel Here we are. put 12 ltrs of unleaded in my D5 this morning. Realised, stopped and called Volvo. I did not start the car. Cars is a the dealer now. Cost? £800

Nov 15th, 2011, 12:11	#2
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	Ouch... All that needs doing is drain the tank, as you didn't start the engine? __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Nov 15th, 2011, 13:07	#5
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	BUGGER THAT!!! As Ron said .. you didn't start the engine so a quick Tank Drain & yer all sorted .... Someone is taking the P!SS here ... Your Fuel lines are STILL Full of Diesel (Coz you didn't start it) just a drain out of the "Mixed" fuel & your all Sorted Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Nov 15th, 2011, 12:14	#3
reggie59 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2023 22:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London	no I did not start. reg

Nov 15th, 2011, 12:15	#4
waylander Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2012 17:09 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: rayleigh	£800??? WOW!!!! seems a tad pricey, did the same a couple of years back on an 09 Kuga local garage took care of it all for not much over £100

Nov 15th, 2011, 13:35	#6
Beavis Premier Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2023 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wiltshire	would 12 litres of unleaded not disperse safely enough into the remaining 58 litres of diesel? i thought i heard that years ago people used to stick a little unleaded into diesels in the winter (but thats probably changed now).

Nov 15th, 2011, 14:25	#10
reggie59 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2023 22:29 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London	right, I am too annoyed with Volvo now. So, will get the car back, pay £300 and leave the forum for a while. I will forget about the warranty as well. But, to be sure my experience is not wasted. If it happens to you. Just call local garage and get it done independantly. Volvo is just taking the **** but I would not be surprised if others do exactly the same. I

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