Wrong Fuel in Car Moseley, Birmingham

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Moseley

So you've put the incorrect fuel in your car in Moseley and are wondering how to correct the problem. If you're browsing this then that indicates you're on the right road. All you need to do at this moment is phone us so we can come and sort your vehicle out. So why us? Smart question. Our certified crew of technicians are all set and waiting near your position to come and aid you at the roadside employing professional equipment.

It was just after five pm on a Monday and even though we were guaranteed a rainless afternoon, it hadn't stopped raining! Dan and I were seated there talking over the football, waiting around for the sixth job that day to arrive. Inevitably we received the phone call from a woman on a company excursion who had pulled into the Esso petrol garage in Moseley and filled petrol in her diesel Mercedes rental car by mistake. She was fairly affected by the sounds of it, crying "I can't believe that I've destroyed the car! I am just so familiar with filling my petrol car that I totally didn't remember that I was driving a diesel!" I asked her to calm down and not to be concerned, and that such things sadly often happen. She had managed to relocate the car into a safe area and, seeing that it was just a few minutes away from the office, we could reach the woman rather quickly. The bad fuel was taken out so she was able to get back to the Premier Inn she was staying in. Despite the fact that we got thoroughly drenched, it was all worth it to watch her drive off relaxed and a lot less stressed. A misfuel correction in Birmingham done well in my mind!

Unleaded in a diesel vehicle? Even when the car has been run we are able to rectify the issue and carry out a full drain and purge - in 99% of situations this should have your vehicle working correctly again straight away. We can come to you. We are totally mobile and carry all the apparatus required. We have specialised fuel retrieval tools on board and are knowledgeable in all types of cars and vans.

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AdBlue In Diesel

In Birmingham we have identified an increasing number of instances of AdBlue contamination where a person has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is partly a result of drivers being unsure of how to use it (important: it is in reality not a fuel additive), and partially simply because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are generally directly adjacent to each other on the car.

Well, what is the situation with having AdBlue in a diesel vehicle? Because the product is mainly deionised water, it is just like putting water in to your tank. Diesel and water tend not to mix at all and attempting to run a diesel car on water isn't going to work. Moreover, the urea is particularly corrosive to the fuel system lines and seals and is susceptible to crystallisation, clogging injectors and fuel filters.

If in case you put AdBlue into a fuel tank drain it asap. And of course do not switch on the vehicle - not even to maneuver it off of the pump. Assuming you did start the car you would in all probability have to have the full fuel system flushed and fuel filters replaced.

Fuel contaminated with water

Fuel contaminated with water, whether it is unleaded or diesel, is in many cases a serious situation to deal with in a motor vehicle - especially in current day common-rail engines. Putting water inside your fuel tank can certainly lead to idling problems, lumpy running, increased smoke and, if it is not sorted out properly, quite possibly blown injectors. Having water in petrol is less difficult to clean out compared to water in diesel - this is mostly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we are able to handle both circumstances quite expediently.

Be aware however that any time the vehicle has been started with the fuel contaminated with water it will likely require a new fuel filter fitted because the previous one will likely be totally water-logged and useless.

Boat Fuel Drains

In the event that there is the wrong fuel, or even dirty fuel (most typically water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help you remove it. Provided that the boat is either on land, or parked near enough to a car parking bay we should be able to access the fuel storage and drain out the contaminated fuel. We have succesfully done many fuel drains at docks and boatyards throughout the country.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Have an old fuel tank at the back of your premises full of unwanted, useless or contaminated fuel? We can assist you to get rid of it. We have been called out to many domestic and business properties in Birmingham to take care of taking away and recycling fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to be able to get rid of and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a portable bowser, or possibly even several drums in a shed, as long as we are able to access it, we are able to empty it for you.

Re-Fueling Services

Out of fuel in Moseley (out of gas - as an American might say)? We run a comprehensive Birmingham Run Out of Fuel Service. We're able to help to refill the car in the event that you are having difficulty on the motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or perhaps even at home. Our techs can come to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (purchased at pump prices) and fill up the car. They are also able to deal with the typical troubles that may accompany running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle unable to start, or maybe flat batteries as a result of over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Moseley, Birmingham

Wrong Fuel in Car Moseley - Moseley Wrong Fuel Doctor

A customer contacted us from his residence on a road in Moseley. He exclaimed, "My car (a Lexus) is not starting and is creating awful sounds when I turn the key." He said that he put petrol in his diesel vehicle however imagined he would solve the issue by putting further Diesel on top. We showed up quickly, carried out the fuel drain and filled him up once again with untainted Diesel. He told us he'd be absolutely sure to tell people not to fill up in addition to the incorrect fuel but to have it drained promptly.