Wrong Fuel in Car Porlockford, Somerset

Local Call-Out and Roadside Repair in Somerset

Unleaded in a diesel car? Even if the car has been driven we are able to fix the issue and perform a 100 % drain and purge - in 99% of instances this should have your vehicle working normally again straight away. We come to you. We are 100 % mobile and take along all the equipment necessary. We have specialised fuel removal tools on board and are experienced in all makes of cars and vans.

It was just after eight pm on a Thursday and although we were guaranteed a dry day, it had not given up on raining! Ray and I were resting talking about the recent rugby, prepared for the 8th fuel drain that day to come in. Before long we got a phone call from a young lady on a company expedition who had pulled into the Esso petrol garage in Porlockford and filled petrol in a diesel bright yellow Mercedes C-Class hire car. She was somewhat troubled apparently, telling me "I still can't believe I have messed up the car! I am just so accustomed to filling my petrol car I totally didn't remember I was running a diesel!" I just told her to take it easy and not to be concerned, plus that things like this regrettably do happen. She had managed to maneuver the vehicle to a secure area and, seeing as it was no more than a few minutes off from us, we were able to find the customer fairly quickly. The contaminated fuel was taken out so she was able to get back to the Travelodge she was staying at. Even though we got really drenched, it was all worth the effort seeing her drive off contented and less anxious. Another fuel drain in Somerset done well in my opinion!

Now you've gone and misfueled your car in Porlockford and are concerned about exactly how to correct the issue. Seeing that you're here reading this that implies you're in any case on the correct route. All you ought to do right now is contact us so we can come out to sort your vehicle out. As to why us? Smart question. Our firm is SPA certified, and offers nationwide coverage for anyone who has inadvertently tanked up with the incorrect fuel.

Water Contamination or AdBlue Contamination

Fuel contaminated with water, irrespective of whether it's unleaded or diesel, is without question a significant matter to take care of in a vehicle - specifically in advanced common-rail engines.

Water or AdBlue inside your fuel tank will result in idling issues, irregular running, excessive smoke and, if it is not sorted out properly, in some cases ruined injectors. Water in petrol is less complicated to remove in comparison with water in diesel - mostly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. However we are able to solve both cases pretty simply.

Keep in mind though that in the event that the vehicle has been started on the fuel contaminated with water it will quite possible need a new fuel filter fitted as the old one will probably be totally wet and ineffective.

Motorboat Fuel Drains

If perhaps you've got the incorrect fuel, or perhaps contaminated fuel (most usually water contaminated or degraded fuel) in a boat we can certainly help drain it. Providing the boat is either dry-docked, or situated close enough to a vehicle parking spot we should be able to access the fuel storage and remove the fuel. We have done quite a few fuel drains at piers and boatyards nationwide.

Wrong Fuel in Car in TA24 Postcode - Porlockford Misfueling

A couple on the way to visit family members rang us from the Porlockford petrol station in Porlockford to correct a wrong fuel dilemma on their gorgeous Jeep Wrangler. They had put unleaded in their diesel tank and so now needed aid to get started . As expected, our fuel drainer quickly had the car running so they could carry on with their excursion. Contaminated fuel cleaned up and removed and everybody grinning . "I'd have absolutely no issue recommending you to family and friends. Fantastic company."

We recognise what's crucial to you and hence are fully insured and registered for our occupation. We have the ability to cope with any vehicle models no matter if they have been started on the wrong fuel or just misfueled.

Wrong Fuel Assist Porlockford - Wrong Fuel in Car Porlockford

A motorist had stopped just off a road in Porlockford. His aunt's Mercedes SLK55 AMG engine had stopped working and he'd no idea what was the problem till he realised he put unleaded in his diesel vehicle. He called us to request a fuel drain and that is when he explained to us: "I cannot believe that I did not detect that I had put the incorrect fuel in my vehicle." He said that he had got absolutely no sleep the day before and that must have been the key reason why.

Regardless if you're in a brand new vehicle or an old design, we have the hardware along with practical experience to repair the issue right there. We take out all the wrong fuel, deal with any complications brought on from the misfueling, and get you running.

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General Misfuel Signs and symptoms:

This is a list of routine wrong fuel signs and symptoms:

• Loss in vehicle power
• Vehicle cutting out, stuttering and / or hiccuping
• Difficulties starting the automobile
• Excessive smoking

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 VA 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.

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Wrong Fuel SoS is fully authorised and skilled to carry out all varieties contaminated fuel drains pertaining to the removing of contaminated fuel. To find out exactly how we will assist get you on the road again call us.