Wrong Fuel in Car North Cheriton, Somerset

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in North Cheriton

Did you put wrong fuel in a vehicle accidentally in North Cheriton? The primary thing is not to freak out! Next, you will want to contact us so that we can assist you with the extraction. We are specialist fuel retrieval and drainage professionals. Fully certified and experienced in dealing with all kinds of vehicles.

It was before ten pm on a Saturday and while we were promised a dry and fresh afternoon, it hadn't stopped raining! Ray and I were seated commenting on the rugby rankings, at the ready for the sixth fuel drain of the day to arrive. Eventually we received a phone call from a young lady on a business excursion who had pulled into the Sainsburys filling garage in North Cheriton and filled petrol in her diesel Mitsubishi rental car. The unfortunate lady was pretty distressed by the sounds of it, telling me "I cannot believe that I've destroyed the vehicle! I am so used to putting unleaded in my petrol car I completely did not remember I was using a diesel!" I told her to relax and not to be concerned, plus that such things unfortunately can happen. She was able to move the car to a secure position and, since it was no more than a few minutes off from the office, we were able to arrive at her quickly. The contaminated fuel was cleaned up and removed so she could go home to the hotel she was residing at. Despite the fact we got really wet, it was all worth the effort to watch her drive off satisfied and not so stressed. Another fuel drain in Somerset done well in my books!

Petrol in your diesel car in North Cheriton? You have found yourself in the perfect place. We aim to help you in this situation and get you moving once more with our expert fuel removal assistance.

Our Areas of Expertise :

Here's a list of the incorrect fuel services we offer.

AdBlue In Diesel

All over Somerset we have encountered more and more cases of AdBlue contamination whereby an individual has put AdBlue right into their diesel tank. This is partially due to drivers not understanding the right way to use it (pay attention: it is in actual fact not a fuel additive), and to some extent due to the fact that the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are usually directly close to one another on the car.

Now, exactly what is the matter with putting AdBlue in a diesel vehicle? Because the product is primarily ionised water, it is actually almost the same as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water will not mix at all and trying to run a diesel car on water cannot work. Moreover, the urea is particularly corrosive to fuel system hoses and seals and is susceptible to crystalising, blocking injectors and fuel filters.

If you find you have put AdBlue into your fuel tank get it out at once. And most certainly take care not to start the engine - not even to maneuver it away from the pump. In cases where you have started the vehicle you would very likely have to have the entire fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed out.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, irrespective of whether it is unleaded petrol or diesel, is definitely an important issue to take care of in a motor vehicle - especially in advanced common-rail engines. Putting water inside your fuel tank will often trigger idling issues, uneven running, increased smoke and, if it's not addressed effectively, possibly ruined injectors. Water in petrol is less difficult to get rid of as compared to water in diesel - this is mostly because diesel is an oil. Nevertheless we are able to resolve both cases very expediently.

Remember that in the event that the vehicle was run with the water contamination it will quite possible need a new fuel filter fitted simply because the previous one is going to be wholly wet and useless.

Boat Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the wrong fuel, or dirty fuel (most typically water contaminated or old fuel) in a boat we will help drain it. Providing the boat is either dry-docked, or moored near to an automobile parking spot we should be able to gain access to the fuel storage and drain out the fuel. We've done quite a few fuel drains at marinas and boatyards across the country.}

Waste Fuel Removal

Got a fuel reservoir placed in the rear of your garden with old, unusable or contaminated fuel? We are able to assist you to dispose of it. We've been called out to quite a few privately owned and industrial properties in Somerset to take care of draining and recycling fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to be able to get rid of and recycle waste fuel legally and safely. Whether the fuel storage is a subterranean reservoir, a portable bowser, or even several containers in an outbuilding, if we can access it, we can drain it for you.

Out of Fuel Support

Out of fuel in North Cheriton (out of gas - as our American cousins might say)? We perform a complete Somerset Out of Fuel Service. We can easily come to fill up your automobile any time you are stuck on the motorway, roadside in the middle of nowhere, or just at home. Our technicians can come out to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (purchased at pump price) and refill your car or truck. They will be able to handle the most common problems which may accompany running out of fuel - such as airlocks, vehicle failing to start, or even dead batteries as a consequence of over-cranking.

We Get you Going Again

Wrong Fuel in Car North Cheriton, Somerset

Fuel Removal North Cheriton - North Cheriton Wrong Fuel Drain

I had appreciated a wonderful day golfing during the weekend and was feeling pleased the following working day as I headed out to aid a young family away in North Cheriton. They had stopped after adding the wrong fuel in their Chevrolet, and they were about an hour's drive away. I turned up at their position and smiled to myself as I listened to the lady telling off her husband for actually being so foolish. "How could you even be able to put the wrong fuel in the car?" she told him. I tried to explain that this comes to pass frequently in Somerset and that it's absolutely nothing to be concerned about, even so he in spite of everything had an earful. Poor chap. Anyway, I removed the polluted fuel, gave the engine a flush and filled it up with the appropriate fuel. Watching them drive down the road I waved bon voyage and wondered what her indoors would do to me if ever I made the very same error... I would never ever live it down!