Guest c5vtr Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 ..not that i actually need to know this right now but i know my wife plays fast and loose with the trip computer and i'd like to know if called upon. C5 VTR Mk1 2.o hdi engine ...should this run out of diesel what is the procedure for attempting to refill and restart her? ....and as an aside i've just driven from belfast to limerick on £21 of diesel, with the fuel light on and some 40 miles showing on the trip, plus i know that even when that flat lines there's still bout 10-15 miles left...just stunned at the economy. ...before u ask the two things aren't connected lol, garage across from hotel is first port of call! Ta Quote
mlkey Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 ..not that i actually need to know this right now but i know my wife plays fast and loose with the trip computer and i'd like to know if called upon. C5 VTR Mk1 2.o hdi engine ...should this run out of diesel what is the procedure for attempting to refill and restart her?....and as an aside i've just driven from belfast to limerick on £21 of diesel, with the fuel light on and some 40 miles showing on the trip, plus i know that even when that flat lines there's still bout 10-15 miles left...just stunned at the economy. ...before u ask the two things aren't connected lol, garage across from hotel is first port of call! Ta As far as I know, once you put some fuel in, turn ignition on but do not start. Wait 10 seconds, then turn ignition off. Do this three times, then it should start pretty quickly. This causes the pump in the fuel tank to prime everything through ready. A word of warning: Not sure if you are aware, the high pressure fuel pump bearings are lubricated by diesel under pressure, so if get to the point you run out of fuel, then the bearings take a pounding in the few seconds it takes for the engine to stop turning. You will get away with this a few times, but will greatly accelerate the wear on the pump, which is a costly purchase. Quote
Johndouglas Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Last time I changed my fuel filter mine wouldn't start until I'd used the handprimer for a minute or so. Quote
Guest c5vtr Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Last time I changed my fuel filter mine wouldn't start until I'd used the handprimer for a minute or so. now i remember the primer in the xantia i had, looked like a grenade kinda, but where is it in the C5....there's not much to see in the engine bay..cheers ...oh and noted bout if it ever runs out of fuel, don't intend it to happen but good to know its not a mechanic job... Quote
Johndouglas Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 now i remember the primer in the xantia i had, looked like a grenade kinda, but where is it in the C5.... It's smooth, but similar shape. Lift the engine cover and it's on the left, front. Quote
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