Wrong Fuel in Car East Hendred, Oxfordshire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Repair in Oxfordshire

Petrol in your diesel car in East Hendred? You've arrived at the right place. We are able to assist you in this emergency and get you running again with our specialist fuel drain services.

It was close to 7 pm on a Thursday and though we were assured a dry and fresh day, it had not given up on raining! Ryan and I were resting there discussing the golf, prepared for the seventh call that day to come in. Finally we had a phone call from a woman on a business excursion who had arrived at the Shell filling station in East Hendred and filled petrol in a diesel apricot Range Rover Sport lease car. She was somewhat troubled apparently, crying "I can't believe I have wrecked the vehicle! I'm so familiar with filling my petrol car that I completely did not remember I was driving a diesel!" We told her to take it easy and not to be concerned, and also that these things sadly often happen. She had managed to maneuver the car into a secure spot and, since it was only a few minutes off from the office, we were able to find the woman quickly. The bad fuel was taken out and she could once again go back to the Premier Inn she was lodging at. Despite the fact we got very wet, it was all worth the effort to see her drive home contented and a lot less concerned. Another misfuel correction in Oxfordshire well done in my books!

If you've put petrol in your diesel car in East Hendred (incorrect fuel East Hendred) we are the individuals you need to speak to. We operate throughout the whole of the East Hendred area and all bordering regions.

Motorboat Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the wrong fuel, or contaminated fuel (most typically water contaminated or old fuel) in a boat we can help you drain it. Assuming that the boat is either dry-docked, or moored near enough to a motor vehicle parking bay we are able to access the fuel storage tanks and remove the fuel. We have completed numerous fuel drains at docks and boatyards nationwide.

Water Contamination or AdBlue Contamination

Fuel contaminated with water, irrespective of whether it is petrol or diesel, is usually a serious situation to handle in a motor vehicle - specifically in advanced common-rail engines.

Putting water or AdBlue in the fuel tank is likely to cause idling problems, uneven running, abnormal smoke and, if it is not taken care of correctly, oftentimes ruined injectors. Having water in petrol is easier to clean out as compared to water in diesel - primarily due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we are able to deal with both cases fairly simply.

Be aware however that if ever the vehicle has been run on the water contaminated fuel it will more than likely need a new fuel filter to be installed since the old one is going to be totally water-logged and unusable.

Wrong Fuel in Car in OX12 Postcode - East Hendred Misfueling

A couple on their way to pay a visit to close friends rang us from the East Hendred petrol station in East Hendred to take care of a wrong fuel problem on their metallic green Renault. They had put petrol in their diesel tank and so now required a little assistance to get started again. Naturally, our engineer quickly had the car working so they could proceed with their trip. Contaminated fuel eliminated and one and all happy once more. "I'd have absolutely no issue recommending WrongFuelSOS.com to anyone. Terrific customer service."

Our side of the road recovery technicians are at hand around the clock, every day of the week to provide roadside aid in the extraction of wrong fuel from ANY type of car. We have lost count of the total number of drivers about Oxfordshire we've had contact us for aid with wrong fuel drains.

No matter if your car is brand-new or old, we have got the skills, know-how AND tools to make sure that your car is drained and flushed of any existing wrong fuel at once, which means that you have the ability to carry on with your drive with the minimum trouble.

We recognise what's important to you and hence are completely insured and authorised for this type of job. Regardless if you are driving an archaic rust-bucket or a modern luxury car we can help you.

Wrong Fuel Assist East Hendred - Wrong Fuel in Car East Hendred

A gentleman phoned us from his home on a street in East Hendred. He explained, "My vehicle (a sombre grey Audi riolet) is not starting and is generating terrible noises when I flip the ignition." He said that he had put petrol in his diesel car but then believed he would fix the problem by putting extra Diesel on top. We arrived quickly, carried out the fuel drain and filled him up once again with untainted Diesel. He told us that he would be sure to educate people not to fill up on top of the incorrect fuel but to have it drained right away.

And so, if you need a fuel drain or only guidance on how to handle it, you are able to call us whenever you need. Our UK-based call-centre is always accessible, including holiday breaks, to answer your queries and help to get you moving once more. Call now and check out how we could possibly help you:

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How to find out if I put the wrong fuel in my car?

If you’ve just filled up at a petrol station and the cars starts to act a bit strange you might start to wonder if you accidentally put the wrong fuel in it.

Well, there are a few things to can check that will be able to tell you:

1. How is the car responding? There are some very common misfuel symptoms which can be a good indicator of wrong fuel:
• Loss of engine power – can feel like the car has run out of fuel
• A lot of smoke (more than usual)
• Engine coughing or starting to splutter
• Won’t start – or keeps stalling.
2. Look at your fuel receipt. It will state clearly if you filled up with diesel or unleaded. If you don’t have the receipt, you can often return to the petrol station where you filled up and give them the date and time (and pump) where you refueled and they will often be able to give you a VAT receipt.
3. Smell it. Diesel and petrol have very distinctly different smells. Anyone familiar with the motor industry should be able to help you with this. Or you could even get another car to park alongside and smell the fuel caps of both, comparing them to determine what the fuel type is.
4. Call us to come out and assess the car. In the majority of cases we will be able to tell if the car has been misfueled before beginning work on it. If we discover that the vehicle does not need a fuel drain, you will only be charged a call-out fee.

Usual Petrol in Diesel Symptoms:

The following is a list of the most common wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

• Loss in vehicle power
• Car cutting out, jumping and / or hiccuping
• A tough time starting the engine
• Excessive fumes

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Wrong Fuel London is fully certified and approved to perform all forms of contaminated fuel drains with regard to the extraction of mixed fuel. To learn exactly how we can assist get you moving once again just give us a call.