Wrong Fuel in Car Broadgate, Hampshire

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In the event that you have put the incorrect fuel in the vehicle in Broadgate we are the professionals you should get in touch with. We cover the entirety of the Broadgate area and all surrounding towns.

It was just after 6 pm on a Thursday and though we were guaranteed a rainless night, it had not stopped raining! Paul and I were sitting talking about the weekend's footy rankings, at the ready for the seventh fuel drain of the day to arrive. Finally we received a phone call from a girl on a business trip who had arrived at the Shell petrol station in Broadgate and put petrol in a diesel old Porsche Boxster rental by mistake. She was fairly troubled by the sounds of it, telling me "I can not believe I've destroyed the vehicle! I am so used to filling my petrol car I totally did not remember that I was using a diesel!" We asked her to settle back and not to worry, plus that things like this unfortunately can happen. She was able to move the car to a secure area and, as it was just a few miles from our van, we were able to reach the lady quickly. The incorrect fuel was extracted so she could go home to the Travelodge she was lodging in. Even though we got extremely wet, it was all rewarding to see her drive home satisfied and much less apprehensive. One more fuel drain in Hampshire well done in my mind!

Did you put incorrect fuel in your vehicle by mistake in Broadgate? The first thing to do is not to freak out! The second thing is, you ought to call us so we can assist you with the drain. Our crew of SPA qualified technicians are accessible 24 hours a day to assist you at the side of the road with the right gear to do a fuel drain on your vehicle swiftly.


The 3 things you SHOULD know about fuel contamination!


AdBlue In Diesel

All around Hampshire we are identifying a growing number of occurrences of AdBlue contamination whereby a driver has put AdBlue right into their diesel tank. This is to some extent due to people not knowing the way to work with it (be aware: it's in truth not a fuel additive), and in part simply because the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are generally right near to one another on the vehicle.

So, what exactly is the issue with having AdBlue in the diesel tank?

Seeing that AdBlue is mainly deionised water, it is actually nearly as good as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water really do not mix in the slightest and attempting to run a diesel car on water does not work. Furthermore, the urea is very corrosive to your fuel system hoses and seals and is susceptible to crystallisation, blocking injectors and filters. Assuming you have put AdBlue in your fuel tank get it drained as quickly as possible. And most certainly never start up the motor - not even to relocate it to a parking place. In the instance that you have started the vehicle you would probably need to have the whole fuel system purged and fuel filters changed.

Call us if you are a victim of AdBlue contamination. We can help. We are Specialists in dealing with contaminated fuel and can attend to all kinds of AdBlue contamination.

Waste Fuel Removal

Got an old fuel container in the rear of your premises full of old, unusable or contaminated fuel? We can help you to get rid of it. We've been called out to a number of privately owned and business premises in Hampshire to deal with draining and disposing of fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to allow us to remove and recycle waste fuel safely and legally.

Regardless of whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a portable bowser, or perhaps even numerous containers in a shed, if we can get to it, we are able to empty it for you.


Wrong Fuel in Car in SO51 Postcode - Broadgate Misfueling

A couple on their way to visit friends rang us from the Broadgate petrol station in Broadgate to correct a misfuel on their creamy white Audi Coupe GT. They had put the wrong fuel in their diesel tank and now called for a bit of assistance to get going once again. Obviously, our technician soon enough got them going so they could proceed with their journey. Contaminated fuel removed and everyone smiling once again. "I would have no concern recommending you to friends. Fantastic business."

And so, in case you have filled your petrol vehicle with the wrong fuel, or petrol in your diesel vehicle wherever in Hampshire, speak to us now. Our qualified technicians are available and waiting for your call.

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I'd had a great day fishing during my holiday and was feeling contented with myself the next working day as I headed out to assist a new family who were on vacation in Broadgate. They'd broken down after adding diesel into their stylish Mercedes C-Class, and they were roughly half an hour away. I emerged at their position and smirked as I listened to the lady telling off her partner for actually being so foolish. "Exactly how could you possibly be able to fill up by using the wrong fuel?" she told him. I attempted to clarify that this kind of thing occurs all the time in Hampshire and that it's nothing to be concerned about, nonetheless he in spite of everything had his ear bent by his wife. I felt genuine sympathy for the chap. In any case, I removed all the contaminated fuel, gave the engine a flush and gave it some correct fuel. Watching while they drove off I waved so long and considered what my missus would ask me if I did the exact same thing... I would personally never hear the end of it!

Whatever petrol in diesel problem you need help with you no doubt know you can now count on us. Our local phone lines are always available, including bank holidays, to reply to your queries and help get you going again. Demand a fuel drain or help immediately:

No matter whether you're driving a brand spanking new vehicle or an outdated design, we have the tools as well as know-how to correct the issue on the spot. We take out all the incorrect fuel, handle any issues created from the misfueling, and get you going.

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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Broadgate

Below are feed-back and examples of contaminated fuel removal we have undertaken in Broadgate:

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A youngster who had only just got his licence had wrong fueled his wife's Mazda RX-8 by having petrol in his diesel vehicle at the station close to Broadgate. He said, "This is just the second occasion I have filled up my car since I bought it and I do not know how to handle it." He was also scared because his step father had only just got him the car. He located us on the internet and so called us instantly, worried about what he ought to do. Our man on the telephones informed him that we could be with him in forty five minutes and to not move the vehicle while waiting. We carried out the drain on his vehicle and he stated how astonished he was that it was completed so rapidly and with not much complication at all.

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A driver who had unfortunately put petrol in his diesel cream Mitsubishi L300 contacted us for a fuel drain at the Tesco petrol filling station in Broadgate. He decided to top up before continuing on to the nearby recreation park but had put the wrong fuel in his car. "I put unleaded as opposed to diesel which wasn't a great way to begin to our holiday." It was definitely no hassle by any means for our technician to go out and perform the fuel drain. We hope everyone enjoyed their vacation.

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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.

Prevalent Petrol in Diesel Signs and symptoms:

Here's a list of customary wrong fuel symptoms:

  • Reduced vehicle power
  • Car stalling, jumping or even hiccuping
  • Problems starting the car
  • Increased smoke

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