Wrong Fuel in Car Wood End, Herefordshire

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If ever you might have put petrol in a diesel automobile in Wood End we are the professionals you should contact. We operate throughout the whole of the Wood End area and all bordering regions.

It was about 10 pm on a Wednesday and despite the fact that we were promised a dry and fresh night, it hadn't ceased pouring! Brian and I were resting there talking over the golf results, ready for the 8th job to arrive. In due time we received a call from a lovely woman on a business expedition who had gone to the Sainsburys filling garage in Wood End and filled the wrong fuel in her diesel rust red Citron C4 rental car by mistake. The poor lady was very affected by the sounds of it, saying "I can't believe that I have wrecked the car! I'm so used to putting petrol in my petrol car I had forgot I was driving a diesel!" I advised her to settle back and not to be concerned, and that things like this happen. She had managed to get the vehicle to a secure position and, since it was no more than a few minutes from where we were, we could get to her fairly quickly. The incorrect fuel was drained so she could return to the motel she was lodging at. Even though we got very drenched, it was all worth the time seeing her drive home relaxed and a lot less apprehensive. A job in Herefordshire well done in my opinion!

If you've put the completely wrong fuel in your car and so now need the wrong fuel removed you are likely scanning the internet looking for a quick, reliable, expert and cost-effective fuel drain company in Wood End or Herefordshire. We are the people to aid you!

The 3 things you NEED to know about a Misfuel!


AdBlue In your Fuel

Throughout Herefordshire we have discovered an increasing number of occurrences of AdBlue contamination wherein a driver has poured AdBlue right into their diesel fuel tank. This is to some extent caused by motorists not being aware of how to work with it (remember: it's not a fuel additive), and to some extent due to the fact that the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are often directly next to each other on the car.

Well, what exactly is the situation with putting AdBlue in a diesel car?

Seeing that the product is primarily ionised water, it is actually just like pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water really do not mix in any way and attempting to run a diesel car on water cannot work. Furthermore, the urea is fairly corrosive to your fuel system hoses and seals and is prone to crystalising, clogging injectors and filters. If perhaps you poured AdBlue into a fuel tank remove it immediately. And absolutely don't turn over the engine - not even to maneuver it off of the pump. In cases where you did start the vehicle you would likely have to have the full fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed out.

If perhaps you discover yourself to be in this scenario do not panic! Contact us, the UK’s Premium fuel contamination company. Our technicians possess the technical competence and working experience to get you back on your way rapidly and efficiently, no mess, no fuss.

Marine Fuel Drains

If you've got the incorrect fuel, or even contaminated fuel (most commonly water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help get it out. Providing the boat is either on land, or secured near enough to an automobile parking spot we can gain access to the tanks and remove the fuel. We have done quite a few fuel drains at marinas and boatyards nationwide.


Wrong Fuel in Car in HR8 Postcode - Wood End Misfueling

Just had a fantastic night's uninterrupted sleep! It was 7:30 on a sunny Sunday and we were on the way to assist an elder sweetheart who had put contaminated fuel in her diesel cobalt blue Peugeot Boxer in Wood End. I'd been informed she had driven away from the petrol station forecourt and broken down in a rural lane along the way to visit her godchildren. I popped the location in the TomTom and was with her in less than an hour. I reached the destination and extracted the contaminated fuel out of the car. While I was working she told me, "I'm becoming fairly forgetful in my senior years and forgot about the car needing diesel because I'd only purchased it several days ago when my previous one, which I'd used for over 25 years, inevitably broke down". I got the drain completed and she gave me a toffee and said thanks. What a delightful Herefordshire lady!

Misfueling your vehicle does not need to be expensive either. We will give you the most suitable quote for the undertaking and, because we are national, we will be able to get to you rapidly in the event that you have filled up with wrong fuel in Herefordshire, since we have a technician in the area! Therefore, in case you're caught up at a petrol station , or have driven a while with polluted fuel sitting in your engine, give us a call now. You will soon be able to proceed with your travels without any significant harm to your car or bank account.

With more than 100 years of shared fuel drain practical experience you couldn't be in safer hands. Our operatives have come across it all and corrected the lot. They are qualified on the latest models and hold all applicable certificates. The company is entirely V.A.T. recorded and covered with insurance so you know we are no amateur or "mickey mouse" scheme.

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A gentleman had stopped just near a road in Wood End. His grey Peugeot 307 car had stopped operating and he'd no idea what was faulty until eventually he noticed he put petrol in his diesel vehicle. He called us to get a fuel drain and that is when he informed us: "I can not believe that I didn't comprehend that I put the incorrect fuel in my car." He said that he had gotten no rest the night before and that could have been the key reason why.

Therefore, no matter if you desire a wrong fuel drain or simply assistance on how to handle it, you should call us whenever needed. Our UK call operators are constantly open, even holidays, to respond to your questions and help to get you moving once again. Phone now and discover just how we could possibly help:

All of our technical engineers are experienced on the latest cars and their fuel systems. We go to well over 7,000 fuel drains yearly in the UK (absolutely yes, there are that many customers who err - you are not by yourself). Our call centres are open twenty four hours a day and every day of the week. Our engineers are available anytime you need to have them.

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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains around Wood End

Common fuel drain reviews in Wood End:

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We were called by a customer whose wife's BMW X5 M had broken down on a road because he put the wrong fuel in it. "I confused the pumps and put petrol instead of diesel in my vehicle by mistake. You guys arrived and fixed the situation right after my vehicle died." We purged the wrong fuel from the diesel tank and flushed the engine meticulously and the gentleman could then continue on with his deliveries.

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A man who had sadly put unleaded in his diesel cyan Volvo XC60 phoned us for a fuel drain at the Esso filling station in Wood End. He thought it would be good to fill up before proceeding on to the nearby holiday park but had put the wrong fuel in his car. "I put petrol rather than diesel which unfortunately wasn't a wonderful start to our holiday break." It was absolutely no hassle at all for our engineer to go along and perform the fuel drain. We hope they enjoyed their getaway.

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Commonplace Petrol in Diesel Symptoms:

Following is a list of general wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

  • Losing vehicle power
  • Vehicle dying, chugging or coughing
  • A tough time starting the car
  • Increased smoke

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.

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Wrong Fuel London is fully approved and trained to undertake all varieties wrong fuel drains relating to the removal of mixed fuel. To discover how we will help get you on the road again just call us.


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Brian O
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Author Rating 5
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