Wrong Fuel in Car Chitterne, Wiltshire

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Petrol in a diesel vehicle? Even if the automobile has been driven we are able to fix the problem and do a 100 % drain and purge - in 99% of conditions this will have your vehicle working normally again right away. We come to you. We are fully mobile and take along all the apparatus required. We have specialist fuel removal tools on board and are experienced in all makes of vehicles.

It was around 8 pm on a Monday and even though we were assured a dry day, it hadn't stopped pouring! Ray and I were sitting there going over the recent football results, at the ready for the sixth telephone call for the day to come in. In due time we received a phone call from a lovely women on a business trip who had arrived at the Tesco petrol garage in Chitterne and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel mustard yellow Hyundai Accent lease car in error. She was somewhat affected apparently, saying "I can not believe I've ruined the vehicle! I am just so familiar with filling my petrol vehicle I had didn't remember I was driving a diesel!" I instructed her to calm down and not to fret, plus that things like this unfortunately can happen. She had managed to move the vehicle into a safe space and, because it was no more than a short distance away from our van, we could arrive at the woman right away. The bad fuel was cleaned up and removed so she could return to the hotel she was staying at. Although we got pretty drenched, it was all worth the effort to watch her drive home satisfied and less apprehensive. Another misfuel correction in Wiltshire done well in my opinion!

So you've gone and misfueled your vehicle in Chitterne and are thinking about how to resolve the issue. In the event that you're reading this then that means you're certainly on the correct path. What you ought to do now is contact us so that we can come out to sort your car out. Why us? Good question. Our company is SPA licensed, and offers nationwide coverage for any person who has inadvertently tanked up with the wrong fuel.


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AdBlue Contamination

All over Wiltshire we are finding an increasing number of instances of AdBlue contamination when a motorist has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is to some extent as a consequence of people not being totally sure the right way to use it (please note: it is in fact not a fuel additive), and partially because the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are normally directly close to one another on the car.

Now, precisely what is the matter with having AdBlue in a diesel car?

Seeing that the product is mainly deionised water, it's nearly as good as pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water tend not to mix in any way and attempting to run a diesel car on water cannot work. Additionally, the urea is fairly corrosive to the fuel system lines and seals and is prone to crystalising, clogging injectors and fuel filters. If perhaps you have put AdBlue in the fuel tank get it out as soon as possible. And absolutely don't start up the engine - not even to shift it off of the pump. In cases where you have started the car you would likely need to have the full fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed.

Should you end up in this scenario don’t fret or panic! Call us, the UK’s Number one fuel contamination company. Our experts have got the technical competence and working experience to have you back on the road promptly and efficiently, no mess, no hassle.

Run Out of Fuel Services

Out of fuel in Chitterne (out of gas - as our American cousins might say)? We run a full Wiltshire Out of Fuel Service. We can come to fill up your car any time you are having difficulty on the motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or just at home. Our specialists can come to you with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (bought at pump prices) to fill your automobile. They will be able to take care of the standard troubles that might come with running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle unable to start, and even flat batteries resulting from over-cranking.


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Ahhh, that was a good night of uninterrupted sleep! 7:00 on a gloomy Saturday and I was off to help an old woman who put petrol in her diesel rugged BMW 750 in Chitterne. I'd been told she had driven away from the petrol station forecourt and pulled up on a country lane on the way to see her family. I got the location plugged straight into the Satnav and arrived within an hour or so. I got to the destination and removed the wrong fuel out of the car. While I was working she said to me, "I'm getting rather forgetful in my old age and forgot about the car taking diesel as I'd only bought it a few days ago right after my old one, which I used for over thirty years, eventually broke down". I completed the job and she gave me a Murray mint and said thank you. What a delightful Wiltshire lady!

Misfueling your vehicle can be relatively pricey to repair, IF you leave it in there too long. On the other hand, as we currently have a group who take care of all of Wiltshire, we can certainly arrive with you fast, regardless of the time . We have supported hundreds of individuals exactly like you, who have filled up the wrong fuel in their diesel motor or vice versa, and each one of our clientèle will concur that our assistance is the most effective by far. Contact us right now and allow us take care of your contaminated fuel problem the way we know how.

We have full Environment Agency compliance and full Public Liability Insurance for your own peace of mind. Whether you are in an ancient banger or a newly purchased sports-car we are able to assist.

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I appreciated a fantastic day golfing during my afternoon off and was feeling pleased with myself the following working day as I headed out to aid a new couple away in Chitterne. They pulled over after putting the wrong fuel into their metallic blue Cadillac STS-V, and they were about an hour's drive away. I arrived at their position and laughed as I listened to the lady chastising her husband for being so stupid. "Precisely how could you actually find a way to fill the vehicle up using the wrong fuel?" she asked him. I tried to tell her that this problem comes to pass constantly in Wiltshire and that it's actually nothing to worry about, nevertheless he still had his ear bent. Unlucky lad. Anyway, I removed all the polluted fuel, gave the fuel system a flush and filled them up with the proper fuel. Watching while they drove down the road I waved good bye and considered what my wife would do to me if perhaps I did the very same thing... I would never ever hear the end of it!

No matter which misfueling issue you need support with you are able to rely on us. We are looking forward to your phone call to give you tips and our expert services to get you back on the road once again. Telephone now for direct guidance:

With generations of shared fuel drain knowledge you couldn't be better served. Our technicians have experienced a great deal and done almost everything. They are properly trained on the most current types and hold all appropriate certificates. The company is completely V.A.T. authorized and covered with insurance so you are aware we are no cowboy or “fly-by-night” scheme.

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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Chitterne

On the next paragraphs are comments and good examples of fuel drains we have undertaken in Chitterne:

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We were phoned by a customer whose work's Chrysler Grand Voyager had stopped on a street after a misfuel. "I got the pumps mixed up and put petrol instead of diesel in my car by mistake. WrongFuelSOS.com came out and sorted out the issue when my car died." We drained the unleaded from the diesel tank and flushed the engine thoroughly and the driver could then continue on with his scheduled delivery.

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This really was what we call the graveyard shift. It was around 2am and noone was around. It had been quite dead thus far, and me and Ryan were loafing looking at several old papers. That was a rare tranquil hour in Wiltshire. It was indeed so peaceful that the instant my mobile finally rang it made me start! The person said: "I have only just finished my night shift and foolishly put the wrong fuel in my metallic red Mercedes SL65 AMG by mistake". I told him to tell us where he was and we headed out, arriving in Chitterne under an hour or so later. The incorrect fuel was extracted from the engine. He thanked us profusely for coming so rapidly. As we were heading back to base we noticed two women at the side of the highway who appeared to have a flat. So we pulled over and helped them change it, much to their delight.

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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.

Commonplace Wrong Fuel Warning signs:

Here's a list of usual wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

  • Reduced engine power
  • Vehicle cutting out, jumping and / or coughing
  • A tough time starting the engine
  • Increased smoke

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Wrong Fuel London is fully licensed and registered to undertake all categories of fuel drains pertaining to the removal of mixed fuel. To learn about precisely how we will help get you going once again give us a call.


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