Land Rover Discovery 3 (2004 - 2009) - Mis-fuelling

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Mon 28 Dec 2009 21:26
Mis-fuelling - bazomis
My wife put £15 of petrol in my diesel Disco this afternoon then drove 15 miles before it stopped turning over. Roadside assistance was covered by LR (operated by AA), but wanted to take my car to neares LR dealer, no doubt to replace high pressure pump at cost of £800+ to protect warranty. Have had the car low-loaded to my home. Any advice on what I should do next?
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Mon 28 Dec 2009 21:30
Mis-fuelling - Altea Ego
drag it to a back street garage, get them to drain it and fill it with diesel, gt it started, and sell it.
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Mon 28 Dec 2009 21:34
Mis-fuelling - jbif
.... get them to drain it and fill it with diesel, gt it started, and sell it. >>


AE: What advice will you give the poor ignorant punter who buys it?

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Mon 28 Dec 2009 21:49
Mis-fuelling - Ben79
That's one of the risks of buying second hand.

Speaking as the buyer of two second hand diesels.

Alternatively, drain the tank, replace with branded top quality fuel (extra detergents) and add a shot or 2 of your favourite fuel additive. That is all the main dealer did when my dad misfueled. Even knowing its history, the same garages bodyshop manager bought the car when dad px'd it.
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