Wrong Fuel in Car Hamperden End, Essex

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Hamperden End

Petrol in your diesel car in Hamperden End? You've come to the right place. We are here to aid you in this emergency and get you going once more with our professional fuel drain assistance.

It was around seven pm on a Wednesday and although we were promised a dry and fresh day, it hadn't stopped raining! James and me were relaxing talking over the weekend's tennis, prepared for the 8th call to arrive. Eventually we had the phone call from a woman on a company expedition who had arrived at the Tesco filling garage in Hamperden End and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Land Rover hire car by mistake. She was somewhat affected by the sounds of it, telling me "I simply can't believe I've destroyed the car! I am so familiar with filling up my petrol vehicle that I totally did not remember I was using a diesel!" I advised her to take it easy and not to be concerned, and that such things regrettably happen. She had managed to get the car to a safe position and, seeing as it was only a short distance off from where we were, we could arrive at the woman almost instantly. The bad fuel was extracted so she could return to the motel she was lodging in. Despite the fact that we got very drenched, it was all worthwhile to see her drive away calm and a lot less stressed. A fuel drain in Essex well done in my mind!

If you've put the incorrect fuel in your car and somehow were able to get where you were going or have broken down on the side of the road - we can assist. Our service is totally mobile and we will be able to come out irrespective of exactly where you are and have the automobile drained, flushed and running once more right away - and for a fair price!

Our Services:

These are the fuel problems services we can extend to you:

AdBlue In your Fuel

In Essex we are discovering a lot more examples of AdBlue contamination wherein somebody has poured AdBlue inside their diesel tank. This is to a degree a result of drivers not understanding the way to use it (please note: it's in truth not a fuel additive), and partly because the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are often right close to each other on the vehicle.

So, what's the problem with having AdBlue in your diesel tank? Seeing as AdBlue is mainly ionised water, it is as bad as pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water really don't mix in any way and attempting to run a diesel car on water does not work. In addition, the urea is very corrosive to the fuel system hoses and seals and is susceptible to crystallisation, obstructing injectors and fuel filters.

If you have put AdBlue in a fuel tank empty it at the earliest opportunity. And most certainly don't crank the car - not even to move it off the pump. If you have started the vehicle you will almost certainly have to have the entire fuel system flushed and filters replaced.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, whether it is petrol or diesel, can be a significant issue to address in an automobile - particularly in present-day common-rail engines. Water inside your fuel will cause idling problems, irregular running, increased smoke and, if not sorted out effectively, potentially damaged injectors. Having water in petrol is less difficult to drain in comparison with water in diesel - this is mainly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. Having said that we are able to resolve both cases very swiftly.

Take note though that if ever the vehicle was run with the water contamination it will quite possible require a new fuel filter fitted simply because the previous one will likely be wholly wet and ineffective.

Boat Fuel Drains

In the event that you've got the incorrect fuel, or contaminated fuel (most usually water contamination or old fuel) in a boat we can help drain it. Assuming that the boat is either dry-docked, or parked near enough to a vehicle parking spot we should be able to gain access to the storage tanks and remove the contaminated fuel. We've succesfully done many fuel drains at docks and boatyards across the country.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Have a fuel tank placed in the rear of your premises containing unwanted, useless or contaminated fuel? We can help you to get rid of it. We've been called out to a number of domestic and industrial premises in Essex to take care of taking away and recycling fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and recycle waste fuel legally and safely. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a mobile bowser, or perhaps even several drums in a storage shed, if we are able to get to it, we are able to empty it.

Out of Fuel Support

Out of fuel in Hamperden End (out of gas - as the Americans might say)? We operate a comprehensive Essex Run Out of Fuel Service. We can easily come to re-fill your automobile if you are having difficulty on a motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or even at home. Our techs can attend with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (purchased at pump prices) to fill up your automobile. They can also deal with any of the usual issues that may come with running out of fuel - for example airlocks, vehicle failing to restart, and even dead batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Hamperden End, Essex

Fuel Rescue Hamperden End - Hamperden End Petrol in Diesel

Yesterday a man called us after his Ford broke down along a street in Hamperden End. He had inadvertently put unleaded in his diesel vehicle and drove to the street before having to pull up. It was actually early in the morning and our technician, who stays close by, got to him in less than a quarter hour. We managed to drain the wrong fuel and put fresh diesel once again in to the car. "Sincere thanks to you for your fast response, particularly at 3 a.m., I really am grateful for it."