How to refuel your Peugeot 2008 I safely, what the low fuel lamp means, how misfuel prevention works and how to prime a Diesel after running out.
This guide covers the fuel side of your Peugeot 2008: how big the tank is, how to refuel safely, what the low fuel level warning lamp means and what happens to the fuel supply in a collision. It also explains the misfuel prevention device fitted to some Diesel cars and how to restart a Diesel engine after running out of fuel.
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| Section | In short |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | Tank capacity, refuelling steps, low fuel lamp, fuel cut-off |
| Misfuel prevention (Diesel) | Stops petrol being put in a Diesel tank |
| Running out of fuel (Diesel) | How to prime the fuel system after running out |
The handbook gives an approximate tank capacity for each engine type.
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| Engine | Tank capacity |
|---|---|
| Petrol engines | Approximately 50 litres |
| Diesel engines | Approximately 50 litres |
| BlueHDi Diesel engines | Approximately 45 litres |
If your car has Stop & Start, never refuel while the system is in STOP mode. You must switch off the ignition with the key first.
Refilling
A self-adhesive label on the inside of the fuel filler flap reminds you which type of fuel your engine needs. You need to add at least 5 litres of fuel for the fuel gauge to register it.
To refuel in complete safety:
Once you have finished refuelling:
You cannot remove the key from the lock until the cap is refitted. You may hear a rush of air when you open the filler cap. This is entirely normal and comes from the sealing of the fuel system.
If you have put the wrong fuel in, do not start the engine. You must have the tank drained and refilled with the correct fuel first.
Low fuel level
When the fuel in the tank reaches the low level, the low fuel level warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel. About 5 litres of fuel remain at this point. When the lamp flashes, very little fuel is left. Refuel as soon as possible so you do not run out. If you run out on a Diesel, see the Running out of fuel (Diesel) section below.
Fuel cut-off
Your 2008 has a safety device that cuts off the fuel supply in the event of a collision.
Depending on the country where your car was sold, your Diesel 2008 may have a misfuel prevention device. This mechanical device stops you filling a Diesel tank with petrol, which avoids the risk of engine damage from using the wrong fuel. It sits in the filler neck and you will see it when you remove the filler cap.
Operation
If you put a petrol nozzle into the Diesel tank, it touches the device's flap. The flap stays closed and you cannot fill the tank. Do not force it: use a Diesel nozzle instead.
You can still fill the tank from a fuel can. For a good flow, do not let the can's nozzle touch the flap of the misfuel prevention device directly, and pour slowly.
Travelling abroad
Diesel pump nozzles may be different in other countries, so the misfuel prevention device may make refuelling impossible. Not all Diesel cars have misfuel prevention, so before you travel abroad, check with the PEUGEOT dealer network that your car is suitable for the fuel pumps in the country you are visiting.
On cars with HDi engines, you must prime the fuel system if you run out of fuel. If your version has a manual priming pump, see the underbonnet view drawing in the handbook. If your tank has misfuel prevention, see the section above.
If the engine does not start first time, do not keep trying. Start the procedure again from the beginning.
1.5 BlueHDi (euro 6.2) engine
If the engine does not start, repeat the procedure.
1.6 BlueHDi (Euro 6.1)
1.6 litre e-HDi
The handbook gives approximately 50 litres for petrol and Diesel engines, and approximately 45 litres for BlueHDi Diesel engines.
About 5 litres remain when the low fuel level warning lamp comes on. If the lamp flashes, very little fuel is left, so refuel as soon as possible.
Your car may have a misfuel prevention device, which stays closed if a petrol nozzle is used. Abroad, Diesel nozzles may be different, so the device may make refuelling impossible.
Do not start the engine. You must have the tank drained and refilled with the correct fuel first.
Refuelling your 2008 is simple once you know the steps, and a quick glance at the label inside the filler flap confirms the right fuel. If you run out on a Diesel, follow the priming procedure for your engine, and for anything you are unsure about, check the handbook or ask a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
To understand the low fuel lamp and other warnings on your dashboard, read our guides to the Peugeot 2008 orange warning lights, the Peugeot 2008 red warning lights and the Peugeot 2008 green and blue indicator lamps.
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