Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.6 Put diesel in by mistake. What now?

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Tue 22 Dec 2009 09:30
98 1.6 Put diesel in by mistake. What now? - banter
diesel put into tank by mistake and the car no longer starts, could you please tell me the prceedure to flush the system thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 22/12/2009 at 11:21

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Tue 22 Dec 2009 10:56
98 1.6 diesel - piston power
Drain tank refill with petrol and crank over it will start a bit rough let it idle it should clear you may want to fit a new fuel filter too.
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Tue 22 Dec 2009 11:08
98 1.6 diesel - banter
thanks bigtee, is there a drain plug on the tank?
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Tue 22 Dec 2009 11:24
98 1.6 diesel - jc2
No.You'll need to siphon or suck it out from supply to engine compartment.

Edited by jc2 on 22/12/2009 at 11:27

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Tue 22 Dec 2009 12:18
98 1.6 diesel - banter
thanks jc2, could you tell me where the fuel filter is situated thanks
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Tue 22 Dec 2009 21:25
98 1.6 diesel - Fernando P
It is a small canister with an inlet and outlet fuel pipe, just in front of the fuel tank under the vehicle.
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Wed 23 Dec 2009 14:48
98 1.6 diesel - banter
thanks fernando
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Thu 24 Dec 2009 13:05
98 1.6 diesel - banter
all sorted, thanks lads
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