petrol in 3.0 diesel terrano

newbie22 · 24-02-2017, 20:06

Hi guys

Put 20 off litres of petrol in the terrano and then added 30 odd litres of diesel
Runs fine but took half hour to start earlier

I am in the middle of nowhere with the caravan and no tools is there an easy way to drain the fuel tank please

Lazy-Ferret · 24-02-2017, 20:20

Not sure if it is on all the Teranno's, but my T2 had a drain bolt right in the middle of the bottom of the tank..

Thomas61 · 24-02-2017, 20:44

Can you get a hose pipe down the filler, try not to drink too much fuel when getting the fuel flowing though. Do you have a pipe on the caravan you could use to do it.

zippy656 · 24-02-2017, 20:46

I am in the middle of nowhere with the caravan and no tools is there an easy way to drain the fuel tank please

Were is your middle of know where. We have members all over!

Lazy-Ferret · 24-02-2017, 20:49

Don't forget that in the T2 tool kit under the rear seats is a pair of pliers, double ended screwdriver and an open ended spanner that fits a good assortment of bits on the car.

Well that is provided someone has not nicked it in the cars past life, or Nissan penny pinched and stopped including it on the later models.

don simon · 24-02-2017, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas61

Can you get a hose pipe down the filler, try not to drink too much fuel when getting the fuel flowing though. Do you have a pipe on the caravan you could use to do it.

Top Tip: Use a clear pipe.

2nd Top Tip: Stop the flow with your tongue rather than trying to get a finger in there (oo er missus).

Thomas61 · 24-02-2017, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by don simon

Top Tip: Use a clear pipe.

Or get the missus to do it whist you press and imaginary button under the bonnet

Seriously though take care, a car is only a car and can be fixed but being in the middle of nowhere with a car that will not start and fuel poisoning is never a good thing.

Good luck mate.

don simon · 24-02-2017, 21:26

solarman216 · 24-02-2017, 22:28

is your "3" early or late, what I mean is, is it normal injector pump or common rail ie electronic injectors, if it is common rail, do not run the engine, petrol kills lube and will kill your pump and injectors very quickly, if an earlier model then assuming you filled the tank to the brim with derv then 20 lt petrol and 50 lt derv is not too bad and should not harm the pump and injectors but combustion will be hotter so keep the revs and the load down, Rick

panelbeater · 25-02-2017, 09:47

20 of rug and 30 of derv

newbie22 · 25-02-2017, 12:35

It's on a 04 plate

will try later

I'm in Pembridge
10 mile from Leominster

24-02-2017, 20:06	#1
newbie22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wales Vehicle: Nissan terrano 3.0 sve Posts: 14	petrol in 3.0 diesel terrano Hi guys Put 20 off litres of petrol in the terrano and then added 30 odd litres of diesel Runs fine but took half hour to start earlier I am in the middle of nowhere with the caravan and no tools is there an easy way to drain the fuel tank please

24-02-2017, 22:28	#9
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	is your "3" early or late, what I mean is, is it normal injector pump or common rail ie electronic injectors, if it is common rail, do not run the engine, petrol kills lube and will kill your pump and injectors very quickly, if an earlier model then assuming you filled the tank to the brim with derv then 20 lt petrol and 50 lt derv is not too bad and should not harm the pump and injectors but combustion will be hotter so keep the revs and the load down, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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24-02-2017, 20:20	#2
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Not sure if it is on all the Teranno's, but my T2 had a drain bolt right in the middle of the bottom of the tank..

24-02-2017, 20:44	#3
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	Can you get a hose pipe down the filler, try not to drink too much fuel when getting the fuel flowing though. Do you have a pipe on the caravan you could use to do it.

24-02-2017, 20:46	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	I am in the middle of nowhere with the caravan and no tools is there an easy way to drain the fuel tank please Were is your middle of know where. We have members all over!

24-02-2017, 20:49	#5
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Don't forget that in the T2 tool kit under the rear seats is a pair of pliers, double ended screwdriver and an open ended spanner that fits a good assortment of bits on the car. Well that is provided someone has not nicked it in the cars past life, or Nissan penny pinched and stopped including it on the later models.

24-02-2017, 21:26	#8
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215

25-02-2017, 09:47	#10
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	20 of rug and 30 of derv

25-02-2017, 12:35	#11
newbie22 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wales Vehicle: Nissan terrano 3.0 sve Posts: 14	It's on a 04 plate will try later I'm in Pembridge 10 mile from Leominster