Wrong Fuel in Car Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Huntly

On a daily basis in Huntly you can find customers exactly as you who unluckily have filled the wrong sort of fuel in their vehicle. In case you're here searching for a swift and reliable fuel drain professional to aid you, well then search no further. Our experienced group of mechanics are all set and waiting close to your location to come out and help you at the roadside employing specialist tools.

It was just before seven pm on a Wednesday and though we were assured a rainless afternoon, it hadn't given up on pouring down rain! Brian and me were resting there discussing the weekend's golf, ready for the 6th telephone call of the day to come in. Before long we had the call from a girl on a company expedition who had pulled into the Shell filling garage in Huntly and filled petrol in her diesel Lexus hire car. She was fairly affected it seemed, crying "I cannot believe that I've wrecked the vehicle! I am so used to putting petrol in my petrol car I completely didn't remember that I was using a diesel!" We told her to relax and not to be concerned, plus that these things regrettably often happen. She managed to maneuver the car into a safe spot and, since it was only a few minutes away from where we were, we could find the lady right away. The wrong fuel was extracted so she could return to the hotel she was lodging in. Although we got thoroughly wet, it was all worth the effort to watch her drive home relaxed and less concerned. One more job in Aberdeenshire done well in my opinion!

Petrol in a diesel vehicle? Even when the vehicle has been run we are able to fix the issue and do a comprehensive drain and purge - in the majority of instances this will have your vehicle going properly again straight away. We come out to you. We are fully mobile and carry all the kit necessary. We have professional fuel removal equipment on board and are experienced in all types of cars and vans.

Our Services:

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

AdBlue In your Fuel

Throughout Aberdeenshire we are noticing an increasing number of occurrences of AdBlue contamination where someone has put AdBlue into their diesel fuel tank. This is partially a result of people not understanding how to work with it (note: it is not a fuel additive), and partially simply because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are often right close to each other on the automobile.

Now, what's the situation with putting AdBlue in the diesel car? As the product is predominantly deionised water, it is like pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water will not blend in any way and attempting to run a diesel car on water cannot work. In addition, the urea is highly corrosive to the fuel system lines and seals and is more prone to crystallisation, obstructing injectors and fuel filters.

Call us in the event that you have suffered with AdBlue contamination. We will help you. We are Contaminated Fuel Specialists and have the ability to fix all types of AdBlue fluid contamination.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, irrespective of whether it's petrol or diesel, is generally a serious situation to address in a motor vehicle - particularly in modern day common-rail engines. Putting water inside your petrol or diesel is likely to result in idling difficulties, uneven running, increased smoke and, if it is not addressed properly, possibly broken injectors. Having water in petrol is a lot easier to drain when compared with water in diesel - largely due to the fact that diesel is an oil. Nevertheless we can deal with both circumstances quite quickly.

Be aware that whenever the vehicle has been run with the water contaminated fuel it will quite possible need a new fuel filter to be installed seeing that the old one will undoubtedly be thoroughly water-logged and ineffective.

Boat Fuel Drains

If perhaps you've got the wrong fuel, or polluted fuel (most usually water contaminated or old fuel) in a boat we can help get it out. Providing the boat is either dry-docked, or secured close to a vehicle parking bay we are able to gain access to the fuel storage and remove the contaminated fuel. We've undertaken many fuel drains at marinas and boatyards nationwide.}

Management of Waste Fuel

Have an old fuel reservoir placed in the back of your garden full of old, unusable or contaminated fuel? We're able to help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to many privately owned and industrial properties in Aberdeenshire for the purpose of taking away and recycling fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to allow us to get rid of and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. No matter if the fuel storage is an underground reservoir, a portable bowser, or perhaps even a few containers in an outbuilding, if we are able to reach it, we can certainly empty it.

Out of Fuel Services

Run out of fuel in Huntly (out of gas - as the Americans would say)? We operate a comprehensive Aberdeenshire Run Out of Fuel Service. We will come to refill your vehicle if you are stuck on a motorway, roadside in the middle of nowhere, or even at home. Our engineers can come out to you with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (purchased at pump price) and refill your automobile. They will handle the normal problems which can come with running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle not starting, or even flat batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Fuel Drain Huntly - Huntly Wrong Fuel in Car

The other day a driver phoned us soon after his Kia cut out on a street in Huntly. He had by accident put unleaded in his diesel motor and got so far as the street before having to halt. It was still in the early hours of the day and our technician, who lives nearby, got to him in about 20 minutes. We were able to get rid of the incorrect fuel and put fresh diesel once again in to the car. "Thank you for your immediate response, and in particular at 5 a.m., I truly am grateful for it."