Wrong Fuel in Car Westhorpe, Suffolk

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Westhorpe

Petrol in your diesel car in Westhorpe? Welcome to WrongFuelSoS.com. Call us and find out how we can assist you to get you up and running rapidly.

It was just before six pm on a Saturday and despite the fact that we were guaranteed a rainless afternoon, it had not ceased raining! Dan and I were resting talking about the tennis, waiting around for the next fuel drain of the day to come in. Inevitably we had a phone call from a lovely woman on a business excursion who had pulled into the Esso petrol station in Westhorpe and put petrol in her diesel Suzuki rental in error. She was somewhat irritated by the sounds of it, telling me "I just can't believe I've ruined the vehicle! I'm so used to putting petrol in my petrol vehicle I totally did not remember I was operating a diesel!" We told her to settle back and not to worry, also that things like this do happen. She was able to maneuver the car into a protected spot and, seeing that it was no more than a few minutes away from our van, we could find her almost instantly. The incorrect fuel was cleaned up and removed and she could return to the motel she was living at. Even though we got fairly drenched, it was all rewarding to watch her drive away satisfied and less concerned. One more misfuel correction in Suffolk well done in my opinion!

If you might have put the wrong fuel in your car in Westhorpe we most certainly are the people you should get in touch with. We operate throughout the whole of the Westhorpe territory and all adjacent towns.

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Here is a list of the wrong fuel services we give.

AdBlue In Diesel

All over Suffolk we have seen a growing number of instances of AdBlue contamination wherein a person has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is partly caused by motorists being unsure of the way to use it (be aware: it is in fact not a fuel additive), and partly because the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are typically right near to each other on the car.

Well, exactly what is the issue with having AdBlue in your diesel tank? Seeing that the product is predominantly deionised water, it is actually like putting water in your tank. Diesel and water don't blend in the slightest and trying to run a diesel car on water will never work. Apart from this, the urea is seriously corrosive to fuel system hoses and seals and is susceptible to crystalising, blocking injectors and filters.

If in case you put AdBlue into the fuel tank empty it right away. And of course take care not to start the car - not even to shift it from the pump. If perhaps you have started the vehicle you may in all probability need to have the entire fuel system flushed and filters changed.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, regardless of whether it's petrol or diesel, tends to be a serious matter to deal with in an automobile - particularly in advanced common-rail engines. Water in your diesel or petrol is likely to cause idling problems, uneven running, abnormal smoke and, if not sorted out fully, possibly ruined injectors. Having water in petrol is quicker to get rid of as compared to water in diesel - mainly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. However we are able to deal with both cases rather quickly.

Take note though that in the event that the vehicle has been run with the fuel contaminated with water it will quite possible need a new fuel filter fitted seeing as the old one will undoubtedly be wholly wet and useless.

Boat Fuel Drains

If you've got the wrong fuel, or dirty fuel (most commonly water contamination or old fuel) in a boat we can help remove it. As long as the boat is either on land, or situated near enough to an automobile parking bay we can access the fuel storage tanks and drain out the fuel. We have carried out numerous fuel drains at marinas and boatyards nationwide.}

Management of Waste Fuel

Have an old fuel tank in the rear of your premises full of old, unusable or contaminated fuel? We can assist you to get rid of it. We've been called out to a number of private and business premises in Suffolk to deal with removing and recycling fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to enable us to remove and recycle waste fuel legally and safely. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean reservoir, a mobile bowser, or possibly even a few drums in a garage, assuming that we are able to get to it, we can certainly drain it.

Re-Fueling Assistance

Run out of fuel in Westhorpe (out of gas - as the Americans would say)? We operate a complete Suffolk Run Out of Fuel Service. We are able to help to fill up your vehicle any time you are stuck on a motorway, roadside far from a petrol station, or even at home. Our specialists can attend with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (bought at pump price) and refill the car. They will deal with any of the normal problems that might go along with running out of fuel - for example airlocks, vehicle not starting, or maybe flat batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Westhorpe, Suffolk

Vehicle Misfuel Westhorpe - Westhorpe Wrong Fuel

I had enjoyed a perfect afternoon cycling during my holiday and felt cheerful the next day as I was en route to aid a new couple on holiday in Westhorpe. They pulled over after inserting diesel in their Mercedes, and were close to an hour away. I turned up at their position and smirked to myself while I listened to the woman chastising her husband for being so stupid. "How could you conceivably manage to fill the vehicle up by using the wrong fuel?" she asked him. I wanted to explain that this occurs everyday in Suffolk and that it is nothing at all to be anxious about, nevertheless he in spite of everything had an earful. Unfortunate guy. In any case, I drained all the contaminated fuel, flushed the engine and gave them some appropriate fuel. Watching as they drove away I mouthed bon voyage and considered what her indoors would ask me if ever I made the very same error... I'd personally never hear the end of it!