Incorrect fuel in a Citroen Nemo Hdi? Petrol in your Diesel Citroen?

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Putting Petrol in a Diesel Citroen is a usual error. And its solution is dependent upon a few factors. In the event that you would like to find out what you must do about this then keep on reading.
Right here are the most important variables to be aware of when making a decision whether to get it drained:

1. What level of Petrol have you put into the Citroen, taking into consideration that the fuel capacity of the Citroen Nemo Hdi is probably approximately 45 litres?
   1. A tiny amount of Petrol, something like 2.25 litres of Petrol in a Diesel Nemo Hdi will usually not really be a huge problem. Experience has taught us that anything less than 2.25 litres (which is close to 5% of the whole fuel tank) is oftentimes able to be sufficiently diluted by thoroughly topping up the remainder of the tank with the right fuel.
      It's pretty rare to find a car experiencing issues due to less than 5% wrong fuel contamination. Please remember it is infrequently found - not impossible to encounter. There are actually some automobiles that will not endure any degree of contamination in the slightest.
   2. Anywhere between 2.25 and 4.5 litres of Petrol in the Citroen (5 to 10%) is a 50/50 scenario. Our practical experience has shown us that as many drivers get away with this as those who break down. Whenever trying to decide whether to risk it and simply top it up bear in mind that it is just like betting everything on black - you have a 50/50 possibility of it being ok.
   3. Anything more than 4.5 litres of Petrol in your Diesel Nemo Hdi should really immediately be drained out since your probability of getting away with this level of contamination is probably below one in fifty - really huge odds.
2. Put some Petrol in a Diesel Citroen and drove it: Have you observed any performance issues since putting the bad fuel in your Nemo Hdi? In that case, get it removed irrespective of the amount of Petrol or even the contamination ratio. Continually driving a vehicle that is now beginning to suffer the effects of fuel contamination will only lead to progressively more harm being done to the fuel system parts.
3. Are you interested in assurance?
   You should get it emptied. No matter the contamination ratio, there is invariably some degree of danger connected with driving a Diesel vehicle on fuel contaminated with Petrol. Probable implications of driving a car on the incorrect fuel can include the motor not starting, running lumpy, losing power, wearing of the high-pressure pump, worn or bunged injectors, and the like. These are several of the most common Petrol in Diesel symptoms, and if you notice any of them then stop and get it removed immediately.

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