Wrong Fuel in Car Thorpe End, Norfolk

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

If you've put the incorrect fuel in your car and immediately need to have a fuel drain you are most likely searching the internet hunting for a swift, dependable, professional and cost-effective fuel drain company in Thorpe End or Norfolk. We are the people to help you!

It was just before seven pm on a Saturday and even though we were assured a dry day, it hadn't stopped raining! Ray and I were seated talking over the weekend's rugby, ready for the seventh telephone call of the day to arrive. In due time we received a call from a young lady on a company trip who had arrived at the Texaco petrol garage in Thorpe End and put the wrong fuel in a diesel SEAT rental car by mistake. The unfortunate thing was rather affected it seemed, stating "I simply can't believe I've wrecked the car! I'm so accustomed to putting unleaded in my petrol car that I had didn't remember I was running a diesel!" I just told her to calm down and not to be concerned, and also that these things sadly can happen. She was able to relocate the vehicle into a secure spot and, seeing as it was no more than a few miles away from the office, we could reach the customer rather quickly. The contaminated fuel was extracted and she could once again go back to the Travelodge she was staying at. Despite the fact that we got very drenched, it was all rewarding to see her drive home satisfied and much less anxious. Another fuel drain in Norfolk well done in my opinion!

Petrol in diesel Thorpe End? We can support the Thorpe End region really well because one of our engineers stays not far away and is consequently not far from the action. If you have put the incorrect fuel in a vehicle wherever in Thorpe End we'll be happy to come out and do a thorough fuel drain. Unleaded in diesel in Thorpe End needn't be a huge issue. We're merely a phone call away.

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AdBlue In Diesel

Throughout Norfolk we have seen a growing number of examples of AdBlue contamination when a driver has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is to some extent a result of drivers not understanding the right way to use it (be aware: it is actually not a fuel additive), and in part because the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are often right adjacent to one another on the vehicle.

Now, what is the issue with putting AdBlue in your diesel car? Seeing as AdBlue is mainly ionised water, it's as bad as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water don't mix in the least and trying to run a diesel car on water will never work. Furthermore, the urea is extremely corrosive to your fuel system hoses and seals and is at risk of crystallisation, blocking injectors and fuel filters.

If perhaps you end up in this predicament don?t panic! Call us, the UK?s Premium fuel contamination service. Our experts have the specialised knowledge and experience to get you back on your way swiftly and efficiently, without mess or hassle.

Water contaminated fuel

Water contaminated fuel, regardless of whether it is petrol or diesel, is certainly a serious issue to deal with in a motor vehicle - specifically in modern-day common-rail engines. Water inside your petrol or diesel is likely to result in idling problems, irregular running, increased smoke and, if not dealt with properly, quite possibly damaged injectors. Having water in petrol is easier to remove in comparison with water in diesel - mostly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we are able to handle both cases fairly simply.

Be aware however that if ever the vehicle was run with the water contaminated fuel it will probably need a new fuel filter to be installed because the previous one will be wholly water-logged and useless.

Marine Fuel Drains

If it turns out you've got the wrong fuel, or even dirty fuel (most typically water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we will help drain it. Assuming that the boat is either on land, or secured near enough to parking bay we will be able to access the fuel storage and remove the fuel. We've performed quite a few fuel drains at marinas and boatyards throughout the country.}

Waste Fuel Disposal

Have an old fuel tank placed in the back of your premises containing out of date, useless or contaminated fuel? We're able to help you to get rid of it. We've been called out to several domestic and business properties in Norfolk to deal with removing and disposing of fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to enable us to extract and dispose of waste fuel safely and legally. Whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a portable bowser, or perhaps even numerous drums in an outbuilding, assuming that we are able to access it, we could certainly empty it.

Re-Fueling Support

Out of fuel in Thorpe End (out of gas - as our American cousins might say)? We run a comprehensive Norfolk Run Out of Fuel Service. We can get out to refill the car if you are stranded on a motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or just at your home. Our engineers can attend with 10-20 litres of the right fuel (purchased at cost) and fill up your car or truck. They will handle the most common troubles that could go with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle failing to restart, and even flat batteries resulting from over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Thorpe End, Norfolk

Wrong Fuel in Car Thorpe End - Thorpe End Wrong Fuel Assist

A gentleman had stopped near a road in Thorpe End. His Land Rover motor had stopped working and he had no clue what was the problem till he realised he put unleaded in his diesel vehicle. He phoned us to request a fuel drain and it was then when he explained to us: "I can't believe that I didn't detect that I had put the incorrect fuel in my vehicle." He said that he had got very little rest the day before and that could have been the key reason why.