Wrong Fuel in Car Ottershaw, Surrey

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Ottershaw

Petrol in diesel Ottershaw? We are able to service the Ottershaw area rather well because one of our fuel drainers lives not far away and is for that reason a stone's throw from the action. If you've got the wrong fuel in your car in Ottershaw we'll be happy to come out and do a full fuel drain. Petrol in diesel in Ottershaw needn't be a big issue. We're merely a call away.

It was around ten pm on a Thursday and even though we were guaranteed a rainless day, it hadn't stopped pouring down rain! Brian and I were relaxing there talking about the recent sports rankings, at the ready for the next call for the day to come in. Finally we got the phone call from a lovely woman on a business expedition who had arrived at the Texaco filling garage in Ottershaw and filled petrol in a diesel Ford hire car by mistake. She was somewhat troubled apparently, crying "I cannot believe that I have messed up the car! I'm just so familiar with filling my petrol vehicle I totally forgot I was running a diesel!" I just told her to take it easy and not to fret, plus that these things sadly often happen. She managed to relocate the vehicle to a safe space and, seeing that it was no more than a few miles off from our van, we were able to find the lady right away. The incorrect fuel was drained so she could return to the motel she was staying at. Although we got extremely wet, it was all worthwhile seeing her drive home calm and a lot less stressed. Yet another job in Surrey done well in my mind!

In the case you've unfortunately put the completely wrong fuel in your car or truck and so have to have a fuel drain you are likely scanning the web searching for a quick, reputable, proficient and a relatively inexpensive fuel drain company in Ottershaw or Surrey. Ok, we are the specialists to help you!

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AdBlue In Diesel

Throughout Surrey we are noticing a growing number of instances of AdBlue contamination when a motorist has poured AdBlue right into their diesel fuel tank. This is to some extent as a result of motorists not being totally sure the way to to make use of (note: it is not a fuel additive), and partly simply because the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are usually directly adjacent to each other on the vehicle.

So, precisely what is the situation with having AdBlue in a diesel car? Seeing that AdBlue is primarily deionised water, it is as bad as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water really do not mix whatsoever and trying to run a diesel car on water will never work. Moreover, the urea is incredibly corrosive to the fuel system pipes and seals and is more prone to crystalising, clogging injectors and fuel filters.

Give us a call if it turns out you are suffering with AdBlue contamination. We can help you. We are Contaminated Fuel Specialists and can easily handle every type of AdBlue fluid contamination.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, no matter whether it's petrol or diesel, is undoubtedly a significant issue to handle in a vehicle - particularly in modern-day common-rail engines. Putting water inside your fuel may well bring about idling difficulties, uneven running, increased smoke and, if it's not remedied properly, in some cases damaged injectors. Having water in petrol is less difficult to drain when compared with water in diesel - this is largely due to the fact that diesel is an oil. Nevertheless we can deal with both situations very expediently.

Bear in mind however that in the event that the vehicle has been run with the water contamination it will more than likely require a new fuel filter fitted since the old one will be wholly water-logged and ineffective.

Marine Fuel Drains

In the event that you have the wrong fuel, or contaminated fuel (most typically water contaminated or old fuel) in a boat we will help remove it. Providing the boat is either on land, or situated near enough to a car parking bay we can gain access to the fuel storage tanks and remove the contaminated fuel. We have carried out numerous fuel drains at piers and boatyards nationwide.}

Management of Waste Fuel

Got an old fuel tank sitting in the back of your premises full of aged, unusable or degraded fuel? We could help you to dispose of it. We have been called out to quite a few domestic and industrial properties in Surrey to take care of taking away and disposing of fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and dispose of waste fuel legally and safely. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a mobile bowser, or possibly even several drums in a storage shed, as long as we are able to access it, we can drain it for you.

Re-Fueling Service

Out of fuel in Ottershaw (out of gas - as our American cousins might say)? We run a complete Surrey Run Out of Fuel Service. We are able to help to fill up your vehicle in the event that you are having difficulty on a motorway, roadside in the middle of nowhere, or possibly even at your home. Our engineers can attend with 10-20 litres of fuel (bought at cost) and refill your car or truck. They will be able to take care of the typical issues that might come with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle unable to start, and even flat batteries because of over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Ottershaw, Surrey

Fuel Drain Ottershaw - Ottershaw Petrol in Diesel

I had a perfect afternoon hiking on my holiday and was feeling cheerful the next day as I was on the way to assist a new family who were on holiday in Ottershaw. They pulled over after putting petrol into their Volvo, and they were close to an hour away. I showed up at their position and smirked to myself as I heard to the girl telling her hubby off for turning out to be so confused. "Just how could you even find a way to put the wrong fuel in the car?" she told him. I wanted to explain that this takes place frequently in Surrey and that it's actually absolutely nothing to fret about, and yet he all the same got an ear bashing by his missus. Poor lad. At any rate, I cleaned up and removed all of the polluted fuel, gave the engine a flush and filled it up with the proper fuel. Watching them drive down the road I waved hasta la vista and thought about what my missus would say to me if perhaps I did the very same thing... I would never live it down!