Wrong Fuel in Car Thurso, Highland

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Thurso

Petrol in diesel Thurso? We have the capacity to service the Thurso community really well mainly bacause one of our engineers stays close by and is for that reason a stone's throw from the action. If you've put petrol in your diesel car anywhere in Thurso we'll be glad to come out and do a comprehensive fuel drain. Petrol in diesel in Thurso need not be a significant issue. We're merely a call away.

It was just before 5 pm on a Friday and while we were guaranteed a dry afternoon, it hadn't stopped raining! Ray and I were seated there talking about the recent footy results, waiting around for the next fuel drain of the day to come in. In due time we got a phone call from a lovely women on a company expedition who had arrived at the BP petrol station in Thurso and put the wrong fuel in a diesel Lexus rental car by mistake. The poor lady was fairly distressed it seemed, telling me "I still can't believe that I have ruined the vehicle! I am just so accustomed to putting unleaded in my petrol vehicle I totally didn't remember I was driving a diesel!" I asked her to take it easy and not to fret, also that such things unfortunately do happen. She had managed to relocate the car to a safe area and, because it was no more than a few minutes away from the office, we were able to find her right away. The bad fuel was removed so she could once again go back to the hotel she was residing at. Despite the fact that we got pretty wet, it was all rewarding to see her drive away contented and not so concerned. Another misfuel correction in Highland done well in my mind!

Incorrect fuel in your car in Thurso? You've found yourself in the correct people. We are here to help you in this hour of need and get you running once more with our dedicated fuel drain assistance.

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AdBlue In Your Diesel

Throughout Highland we have discovered progressively more examples of AdBlue contamination wherein somebody has poured AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is to a degree as a result of drivers not being totally sure the right way to use it (pay attention: it is actually not a fuel additive), and partly due to the fact that the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are typically right next to each other on the vehicle.

Now, what is the trouble with having AdBlue in your diesel car? Seeing as the product is mostly ionised water, it is as bad as putting water in your tank. Diesel and water really don't blend in the slightest and attempting to run a diesel car on water will never work. Additionally, the urea is particularly corrosive to your fuel system lines and seals and is at risk of crystallisation, obstructing injectors and fuel filters.

Whenever you end up in this position don?t fret or panic! Call us, the UK?s Best fuel contamination company. Our engineers have the specialised skills and experience to get you back on your way swiftly and efficiently, without mess or fuss.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, irrespective of whether it's unleaded petrol or diesel, is in many cases an important situation to deal with in a car - particularly in more modern common-rail engines. Water in the fuel may well lead to idling difficulties, lumpy running, abnormal smoke and, if it is not remedied properly, oftentimes damaged injectors. Water in petrol is less difficult to drain than water in diesel - this is primarily because diesel is an oil. Having said that we can take care of both cases rather quickly.

You should know though that whenever the vehicle was run with the fuel contaminated with water it will very likely need a new fuel filter fitted seeing as the old one is going to be completely wet and ineffective.

Boat Fuel Drains

If it turns out there is the incorrect fuel, or even dirty fuel (most typically water contaminated or degraded fuel) in a boat we can certainly help remove it. As long as the boat is either on land, or situated close enough to a vehicle parking bay we are able to gain access to the fuel storage tanks and drain out the contaminated fuel. We have done many fuel drains at docks and boatyards nationwide.}

Waste Fuel Removal

Have a fuel container lying in the rear of your premises containing unwanted and old, unusable or degraded fuel? We can assist you to get rid of it. We've been called out to several private and business premises in Highland to take care of removing and disposing of fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to enable us to get rid of and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a mobile bowser, or possibly even numerous containers in a storage shed, provided that we can access it, we can drain it for you.

Re-Fueling Assistance

Out of fuel in Thurso (out of gas - as an American might say)? We run a complete Highland Run Out of Fuel Service. We're able to come to fill up the car in cases where you are having difficulty on a 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 fuel (bought at cost) and fill your automobile. They are also able to take care of the most common problems that may come with running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle not starting, and even flat batteries caused by over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Thurso, Highland

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I had a terrific day hiking on my holiday and felt delighted the following day as I set off to assist a new couple on vacation in Thurso. They'd conked out after adding diesel into their Lexus, and they were about half an hour away. I got there at their location and laughed to myself while I heard to the lady chastising her spouse for actually being so daft. "How could you actually be able to fill the car up with the wrong fuel?" she said to him. I wanted to tell her that this goes on all the time in Highland and that it is nothing to worry about, but he in spite of everything got his ear bent by his better half. Poor guy. In any case, I cleaned up and removed all of the wrong fuel, flushed the fuel system and gave them some correct fuel. While watching them drive away I mouthed goodbye and pondered on what her indoors would do to me in the event that I made the exact same mistake... I'd personally never ever hear the end of it!