Wrong Fuel in Car Hockerill, Hertfordshire

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Incorrect fuel in your car in Hockerill? You have arrived at the right people. We are here to assist you in your situation and get you running once again with our expert fuel removal services.

It was around five pm on a Monday and although we were guaranteed a dry night, it had not stopped pouring down rain! Ray and I were sitting talking over the weekend's footy rankings, at the ready for the seventh call to arrive. Eventually we had the call from a lovely women on a business excursion who had gone to the Esso petrol station in Hockerill and filled the wrong fuel in her diesel new-shape BMW 645 rental in error. She was fairly irritated apparently, telling me "I can't believe that I've wrecked the car! I'm so accustomed to putting petrol in my petrol car I had forgot I was operating a diesel!" I just instructed her to calm down and not to be concerned, and that these things unfortunately do happen. She managed to relocate the car into a protected spot and, as it was only a short distance from our van, we could get to the customer almost instantly. The contaminated fuel was removed and she was able to go home to the Travelodge she was staying in. Despite the fact we got extremely drenched, it was all rewarding seeing her drive home contented and not so concerned. Yet another job in Hertfordshire done well in my opinion!

Wrong fuel in your car in Hockerill? You've come to the right place. We are here to help you in this situation and get you going once again with our professional fuel removal service.

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AdBlue In Your Diesel

All around Hertfordshire we are discovering a growing number of occurrences of AdBlue contamination wherein a motorist has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is mainly as a result of people not knowing the right way to work with it (take note: it is in fact not a fuel additive), and partially due to the fact that the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are generally right adjacent to one another on the automobile.

Now, precisely what is the issue with having AdBlue in your diesel car?

Since the product is predominantly deionised water, it is as bad as pouring water in your tank. Diesel and water do not blend at all and trying to run a diesel car on water will never work. Additionally, the urea is quite corrosive to the fuel system pipes and seals and is more prone to crystalising, obstructing injectors and fuel filters. Assuming you put AdBlue into the fuel tank drain it as soon as possible. And certainly don't start up the car - not even to maneuver it from the pump. In the event that you did start the vehicle you would likely have to have the entire fuel system purged and fuel filters changed out.

In the event that you find yourself in this predicament do not panic! Call us, the UK’s Number 1 fuel contamination service. Our engineers have the technical expertise and working experience to have you back on your way rapidly and efficiently, no mess, no hassle.

Run Out of Fuel Service

Run out of fuel in Hockerill (out of gas - as an American might say)? We run a full Hertfordshire Run Out of Fuel Service. We're able to get out to fill up your car in cases where you are having difficulty on the motorway, roadside in the middle of nowhere, or possibly even at home. Our techs can come to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (at pump prices) to refill your car or truck. They are also able to deal with any of the most common problems which might go along with running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle failing to restart, or maybe flat batteries as a result of over-cranking.


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A fairly concerned motorist phoned us from the Shell petrol station at Hertfordshire to tell us that he put unleaded in to his diesel baby blue BMW 650; he wasn't actually certain how he'd done it. We said to him it was absolutely no concern and quickly had our engineer with him to drain the contaminated fuel from his tank. Having removed the incorrect fuel, he was shortly back rolling again. He told us; "I can't believe I put the wrong fuel in my car. And the technician who came to do the fuel drain was especially very good - he did not make me look foolish."

Thus, if you've filled your petrol car with diesel, or petrol in your diesel automobile just about anywhere in Hertfordshire, phone us right away. Our qualified technicians are completely ready for you.

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I had a fantastic day fishing during my off day and felt cheerful with myself the following morning as I set off to help a new couple vacationing in Hockerill. They'd pulled over after adding the wrong fuel in their creamy white BMW X6, and the car was close to an hour's travel away. I showed up at their location and smirked to myself while I listened to the lady telling her husband off for turning out to be so daft. "How could you actually be able to fill up with the wrong fuel?" she told him. I tried to tell her that this kind of thing takes place constantly in Hertfordshire and that it is absolutely nothing to fret about, however he in spite of everything had an earful by his wife. Unfortunate lad. Anyway, I removed the contaminated fuel, gave the engine a flush and gave it some appropriate fuel. While watching them drive away I waved farewell and pondered on what her indoors would do to me if perhaps I did the same thing... I'd personally never ever hear the end of it!

No matter which petrol in diesel issue you want help with you no doubt know you are able to trust in us. Ring us any time and we will be pleased to assist to put everything right. Call us immediately and see exactly how we will help you:

With 100's of years of total wrong fuel removal practical knowledge you couldn't be in better hands. Our technicians have witnessed the lot and accomplished everything. They are experienced on the most up-to-date automobiles and possess all applicable certificates. The company is fully V.A.T. recorded and covered with insurance so you are aware we are no amateur or “mickey mouse” enterprise.

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A young adult who had only just passed his driving test had misfueled his uncle's Peugeot 407 by having unleaded in his diesel vehicle at the filling station near Hockerill. He said, "This is only the second occasion I have filled up my car from the time when I purchased it and I have no clue of what to do." He was worried since his step father had just paid for the car. He found our company on the net and so called us without delay, afraid about what he should do. Our individual on the phones advised him that we could be there within 45 minutes and to not move his vehicle while he waited. We performed the drain on his vehicle and he mentioned how impressed he was it was taken care of so swiftly and without complication .

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This really was what we call an unsociable time to be on the road. It was about dawn and almost noone was about. It was rather uneventful until now, and Brian and I were sitting looking at a couple of old magazines. That was an uncommon restful time in Hertfordshire. Actually it was indeed so relaxing that the instant the phone eventually rang I jumped with surprise! The person on the phone stated: "I have only just concluded my evening shift and incredibly put the wrong fuel in the Ferarri red Lexus LX by mistake". We asked him to let us know where the vehicle was and we hit the road, getting to him in Hockerill only an hour later. The wrong fuel was cleaned up and removed from the car and he said thanks a lot for getting there so rapidly. As we were going back to the depot we saw two women at the side of the street who seemed to have a flat tyre. Obviously we got out to help them change it, much to their elation.

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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.

Standard Misfueling Warning signs:

Here is a list of routine wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

  • Loss in engine power
  • Engine dying, chugging and / or hiccuping
  • Difficulty starting the car
  • Abnormal smoke

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Wrong Fuel London is fully licensed and trained to undertake all types of fuel drains needed for the removing of mixed fuel. To discover precisely how we will assist to get you on the move once again contact us.


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Brian O
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