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The reason you are reading this article could be that you are in need of help. Just stay calm knowing that you have come to the perfect site and that we are willing to help you. We have years of wrong fuel experience and are renowned nationally for handling people in a similar situation as yours.

What put you in this situation could be summarized into 3 reasons.: It's either you were in a hurry, or you used the fuel without focusing on what you were doing, or you are not familiar with the vehicle you are using and pumped the wrong fuel. Only now does it come to your realisation that you made the mistake. While sitting inside the vehicle you're unsure whether to start the engine or not. Or, you realized what the problem is while you're on the side of the road because you just observed some problems with the car, like excess smoke, the engine is sputtering and doesn't have its usual power and later stops.

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Now I am not actually so excited about running on Sundays, and a while back was the same. I had just departed the wife and kids filled with a magnificent roast prepared for us by the better half, and I was en route to deal with a fellow who filled the incorrect petrol in his Ratling. He was located nearby so it wouldn't be a long time before I got to him. As I drove up at the rear of the vehicle and stepped out he explained to me "Praise the Lord! I had my thoughts on something else and did not realise I have put diesel in my petrol vehicle. Is it possible I inflicted any kind of problems simply by driving it?" I determined there probably should not be damage and also that I would drain the contaminated fuel immediately. Naturally I removed the contaminated fuel from the car and filled up with the correct fuel, and thus one more happy motorist had the ability to carry on with their ride without any subsequent difficulty. He did not stop saying thanks to me, and that is actually what helps make operating on weekends that tiny bit better in my opinion!

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What should be your next course of action?

You can be certain we are professionals in our business. So here’s our guide on what to do next:

Firstly, don’t be scared. Avoid stressing yourself over the situation as it will prevent you from thinking clearly, which in the real sense, won’t solve your problem. Just calm down and know that we have the ability to restore your car to working order.

The second thing that you should do is not to think that you have caused any dangerous damage to your engine. This is because we are capable of solving any issue of incorrect fuel in the engine, right there where it occurred, and there is very little possibility of having caused damage.

Thirdly, ensure that you and your passengers are safe through parking your vehicle safely and securely, especially if it is on a blind bend, motorway or road dip. You should also tell them to alight and stand in a safe location, and if you were carrying any pets, ensure their safety and the safety of any other road users through locking the animals inside your vehicle.

Fourth: Call us immediately. With your own security now taken care of, contact us. Our friendly and ready-to-assist staff are eager to receive your call any time of the day or night. Upon receiving your phone call, they will assist you by asking you a few questions that are meant to help us help you as soon as possible, on top of providing you the price for getting to your vehicle. You will be given a fixed cost before committing to having a mobile technician sent to your location.

Finally, wait for assistance. One of our aims is to make sure that our mobile technician reaches our clients located anywhere in the country within one hour, hence he will be with you soon.



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Upon arrival

First thing our technician will do once he reaches your vehicle is to check your vehicle so as to verify if indeed it is the problem of wrong fuel, and if they discover that it is not, he will just charge you an updated amount of the quoted price.

Our technician will be carrying the necessary tools and fresh fuel with him so if he learns that it is really the issue of wrong fuel, he will fix it on the spot. He will remove the mixed fuel, flush fuel system thoroughly and then fill it up with the fresh fuel priced at the same rate as at the petrol station. We also take all major debit and credit cards as we know your situation and hence there is no need to be worried if you are out of cash.

Water and AdBlue Contamination

There are other factors that cause engine problems apart from filling your car with the wrong fuel. Such signs as insufficient power, irregular running, excessive smoke, and engine stalling may also be due to fuel that is contaminated with water. Water is also likely to cause permanent damage to fuel filters.

AdBlue if added improperly it can also exhibit similar signs in your vehicle. AdBlue is a cleaner that helps the engine of your car to be more eco-friendly. Nonetheless, if this is added directly to your fuel tank, it will most likely to cause more harm than good. That's why it should have a separate tank and the dosing should be automated. If this is added into the fuel tank by someone who knows nothing of AdBlue, the outcome would be bad for the engine.

If you are faced with these two problems then you shouldn't feel worried because we can handle both of these problems utilizing similar procedure we use in cases of wrong fuel contamination. It does not matter if the issue is incorrect fuel, broken fuel filters, water contaminated fuel or the incorrect usage of AdBlue, we can assist fix your vehicle so as to enable you to hit the road again.

Other Services

We also offer other services aside from fixing the problem of wrong fuel

You should also note that we get rid of contaminated fuel on behalf of our clients. The contaminated fuel shouldn't be disposed of by anyone unqualified, but by a professional in this industry because fuel disposal incorrectly done can pollute the water supply and damage the surroundings. We are expert in this field too as we are certified by Environment agency and we have the right equipment to do this work, both legally and safely.

This is a unique service that we provide to business and private customers. All you need to do is give us access, and it won’t matter if it is in a fixed storage tank, mobile storage tank or other container, we will drain it. We can then get rid of the contaminated liquids, and dump them securely to the relevant regulations.

You will be able to continue with your journey immediately

We always try to fix the issue within the shortest time possible so you don’t stay on the road for over 30 minutes. As our mobile mechanic does the job, read about our other services as you wait. We promise to get you on your way as quickly as possible.

Our mobile technicians are well skilled and equipped to sort all the problems related to filling your car with the wrong fuel, such as a flat battery or air locks in the fuel system. They make sure that everything is fully rectified and you can safely get on the road again.

It is our hope that despite the stressful experience you have had today we have lessened the inconvenience you suffered and have managed to put you back on the road and on your way to where you have to be.


Recent Wrong Fuel Drains around Ratling

Here are feedback and examples of contaminated fuel removal performed in Ratling:

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A motorist driving nearby contacted us after she had managed to get her misfueled automobile to her office. She had filled petrol in her diesel Ratling and, like many before her, imagined that she could basically top up the car with diesel and it'd run no problem. The engine was spluttering and then it stopped when she got to the the front of her office. We promptly started on the fuel drain after she called and had it repaired within an hour whilst she was at the office. She came out soon after and thanked us saying, "I'm very happy you repaired my car."

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Ahhh, that was a good night's uninterrupted sleep! It was 7:30 in the morning on a warm Tuesday and I was en route to assist an older woman after she put contaminated fuel in her diesel Ratling. I had been advised she had driven away from the petrol station forecourt and pulled up along a backwater lane en route to see her grandchildren. I popped her location straight into the Satnav and was on-scene within an hour. I got to the vehicle and drained the wrong fuel in the car vehicle. While I was working she told me, "I am getting somewhat absent-minded in my senior years and didn't remember about the car taking diesel as I'd just purchased it a couple of days ago right after my other car, which I'd owned for in excess of 25 years, inevitably died on me". I got the drain completed and she gifted me a toffee and thanked me for my efforts. What a delightful lady!

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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 anywhere in Kent to 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.

Typical Wrong Fuel Symptoms:

The following is a list of ordinary wrong fuel symptoms:

  • Loss in engine power
  • Motor cutting out, jumping or coughing
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Increased smoke

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully authorised and skilled to execute all varieties of contaminated fuel drains for the extraction of contaminated fuel. To find out exactly how we will assist get you on the move once again simply call us.


This really was what we call an unsociable time to be on the road. It was close to dawn and hardly anyone was about. It had been fairly uneventful until now, and Ryan and I were loafing around reading some old papers. It was a rare quiet time. It was so relaxing that when the telephone ultimately rang it made me jump! The person on the other end explained: "I've only just completed my overnight shift and incredibly poured the wrong fuel in my Ratling by mistake". We asked him to tell us where the vehicle was and we set off, arriving under half an hour later. The incorrect fuel was extracted from the vehicle. He thanked us profusely for coming out so fast. As we were heading back home we saw two young women at the edge of the road who seemed to have a flat. As a result we pulled over to change it, much to their delight.
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Reviewer
Fred C
Review Date
2019-01-15
Reviewed Item
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Author Rating 5
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