Wrong Fuel in Car Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Middle Assendon

Petrol in your diesel car in Middle Assendon? You've come to the right place. We are here to assist you in this time of need and get you moving once more with our professional fuel drain service.

It was just after five pm on a Monday and though we were assured a dry day, it had not ceased raining! Ryan and I were relaxing talking about the recent tennis, waiting around for the 8th fuel drain for the day to come in. Inevitably we got a phone call from a lovely woman on a company expedition who had pulled into the Shell filling garage in Middle Assendon and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Chevrolet rental. The poor thing was pretty troubled it seemed, crying "I simply cannot believe I've wrecked the vehicle! I'm just so accustomed to filling up my petrol car I completely didn't remember that I was using a diesel!" We asked her to settle back and not to be concerned, and that these things often happen. She had managed to get the car into a protected position and, as it was only a short distance from the office, we were able to find the lady quickly. The incorrect fuel was taken out and she was able to go home to the hotel she was living in. Despite the fact we got very drenched, it was all worthwhile seeing her drive away contented and much less worried. A job in Oxfordshire well done in my opinion!

Petrol in a diesel car? Whether or not the automobile has been driven we can rectify the issue and carry out a thorough drain and cleanse - in 99% of instances this will have your car going correctly again immediately. We come to you. We are totally mobile and take along all the equipment necessary. We have specialist fuel evacuation tools on board and are experienced in all types of vehicles.

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AdBlue Contamination

All around Oxfordshire we are discovering more and more instances of AdBlue contamination where someone has poured AdBlue right into their diesel fuel tank. This is in part as a result of people not knowing the way to use it (please note: it's not a fuel additive), and to some extent simply because the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are often directly adjacent to one another on the automobile.

Well, what exactly is the issue with putting AdBlue in the diesel car? Seeing as AdBlue is mainly deionised water, it's just like pouring water into your tank. Diesel and water tend not to blend in the least and trying to run a diesel car on water cannot work. Also, the urea is incredibly corrosive to the fuel system lines and seals and is more prone to crystalising, clogging injectors and fuel filters.

Assuming you put AdBlue in the fuel tank empty it at once. And most definitely don't start up the motor - not even to maneuver it to a parking place. In the event that you did start the vehicle you may likely have to have the entire fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed.

Fuel contaminated with water

Fuel contaminated with water, regardless of whether it's unleaded or diesel, tends to be a serious condition to handle in a vehicle - specifically in current day common-rail engines. Water inside your petrol or diesel will result in idling difficulties, uneven running, excessive smoke and, if not dealt with fully, oftentimes ruined injectors. Having water in petrol is quicker to drain than water in diesel - largely because diesel is an oil. In spite of this we can take care of both cases rather quickly.

Take note though that if ever the vehicle has been started with the fuel contaminated with water it will very likely need a new fuel filter to be installed seeing that the previous one will be totally water-logged and useless.

Boat Fuel Drains

If you find there is the incorrect fuel, or contaminated fuel (most commonly water contaminated or old fuel) in a boat we will help remove it. So long as the boat is either dry-docked, or parked close to a car or truck parking spot we can reach the fuel tanks and remove the fuel. We've done quite a few fuel drains at piers and boatyards throughout the country.}

Waste Fuel Removal

Got an old fuel container lying at the back of the garden containing old, useless or degraded fuel? We can help you to get rid of it. We've been called out to many domestic and industrial properties in Oxfordshire for the purpose of removing and disposing of fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to allow us to extract and recycle waste fuel legally and safely. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a mobile bowser, or perhaps even numerous drums in an outbuilding, providing we are able to get to it, we can drain it.

Run Out of Fuel Service

Run out of fuel in Middle Assendon (out of gas - as the Americans would say)? We perform a comprehensive Oxfordshire Out of Fuel Service. We can help to refill the car if you are stranded on the motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or perhaps even at home. Our engineers can come out to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (acquired at pump price) and refill your car or truck. They are also able to take care of the normal problems that could go along with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle failing to restart, as well as dead batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Middle Assendon, Oxfordshire

Wrong Fuel in Car Middle Assendon - Middle Assendon Wrong Fuel Drain

I had enjoyed a wonderful evening fishing on the weekend and felt satisfied the following morning as I was on the way to aid a new couple who were on holiday in Middle Assendon. They'd pulled over after inserting the wrong fuel in their MINI, and were close to half an hour's drive away. I turned up at their position and smiled to myself as I listened to the gal telling her husband off for being so silly. "Exactly how could you even find a way to put the wrong fuel in the car?" she told him. I attempted to tell her that this kind of thing happens on daily basis in Oxfordshire and that it's absolutely nothing to fret about, even so he all the same got his ear bent. I felt sorry for the boy. At any rate, I removed the wrong fuel, gave the engine a flush and gave it some right fuel. While watching them drive down the road I shouted farewell and considered what my wife would ask me if ever I did the very same thing... I would personally under no circumstances live it down!