Wrong Fuel in Car Potthorpe, Norfolk

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In the event that you might have put the wrong fuel in a car in Potthorpe we are the company you want to call. We cover the entirety of the Potthorpe region and all bordering towns.

It was close to 8 pm on a Thursday and while we were assured a rainless night, it hadn't stopped raining! Dan and me were seated there discussing the weekend's tennis results, at the ready for the seventh fuel drain for the day to arrive. Eventually we got the phone call from a lovely women on a business trip who had arrived at the Esso filling garage in Potthorpe and put petrol in a diesel well worn Volvo C70 lease car. She was somewhat distressed apparently, saying "I can not believe that I've messed up the vehicle! I'm just so familiar with filling up my petrol car that I had forgot that I was running a diesel!" We told her to relax and not to worry, also that such things sadly happen. She had managed to maneuver the car to a protected position and, as it was no more than a short distance off from the office, we could arrive at the woman swiftly. The bad fuel was removed and she was able to return to the Premier Inn she was lodging at. Despite the fact we got fairly soaked, it was all worth the time seeing her drive home contented and less concerned. A misfuel correction in Norfolk well done in my opinion!

If you've put the wrong fuel in your car in Potthorpe (incorrect fuel Potthorpe) we are the people you need to phone. We assist the whole of the Potthorpe territory and all bordering locations.

The 3 things you HAVE TO know about fuel contamination!


Water Contamination or AdBlue Contamination

Fuel contaminated with water, regardless of whether it is petrol or diesel, is definitely a significant issue to handle in a motor vehicle - specifically in modern common-rail engines.

Putting water or AdBlue in the petrol or diesel is likely to produce idling problems, lumpy running, abnormal smoke and, if it is not sorted out correctly, in some cases damaged injectors. Having water in petrol is a lot easier to remove as compared to water in diesel - largely because diesel is an oil. Nevertheless we can take care of both cases quite swiftly.

Be aware that if ever the vehicle has been started with the fuel contaminated with water it will quite possible require a new fuel filter to be installed as the previous one will likely be totally water-logged and ineffective.

Waste Fuel Disposal

Have an old fuel container sitting at the rear of your garden with aged, useless or degraded fuel? We can help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to a number of domestic and commercial premises in Norfolk to deal with taking away and disposing of fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and dispose of waste fuel legally and safely.

Regardless of whether the fuel storage is an underground reservoir, a portable bowser, or perhaps several containers in an outbuilding, if we are able to access it, we can empty it for you.


Wrong Fuel in Car in NR20 Postcode - Potthorpe Misfueling

A married couple on their way to pay a visit to friends called us from the Potthorpe petrol station in Potthorpe to repair a misfuel on their dirty red Mazda MX-6. They had put unleaded in their diesel tank and of course required some assistance to get started once again. Naturally, our fuel drainer soon enough got them going so they could proceed with their trip. Contaminated fuel extracted and absolutely everyone grinning once again. "I have absolutely no issue recommending you to friends. Terrific company."

It does not matter whether your car is brand spanking new or aged, we have the competencies, knowledge AND equipment to make certain that your car is drained and purged of any existing contaminated fuel at once, so that you are able to go on with your passage with the minimum trouble.

We are thoroughly compliant and covered and so you understand that your vehicle is in dependable hands. Having over 150 years of joint wrong fuel removal practical experience we know the best way to have the task done - no problem.

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A gentleman phoned us from Potthorpe to say he stupidly piped unleaded in to his diesel dad's Subaru Impreza. "Shocking! How could I put unleaded in my lovely diesel car!" It took our specialist around 50 minutes to fully drain the wrong fuel out of the vehicle. He totally purged the fuel system and put clean diesel in the car. The customer was very pleased and it didn't cost him dealership rates to get the work properly done.

With generations of total contaminated fuel removal expertise you could not be in safer hands. Our technicians have witnessed a great deal and corrected a great deal. They are competent on the most current automobiles and possess all relevant certificates. The company is fully V.A.T. recorded and insured so you know we are no amateur or “fly-by-night” scheme.

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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Potthorpe

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Wrong Fuel in Car Norfolk - Petrol in Diesel Car Potthorpe

Now I'm not necessarily overly excited about running on Sundays, and a week ago was the same. I'd only just departed the family after having a lovely Sunday roast cooked by the better half, and I was off to deal with a guy after he put the wrong fuel in his mom's Volvo S60. He was situated in Potthorpe and so I was there almost immediately. As I drove up at the rear of the car and started work he told me "Praise the Almighty! I incredibly had my mind on stuff and didn't ascertain I have put the wrong fuel in my petrol vehicle. I need to know if I inflicted some problems as a result of running it?" I determined that there probably should not be any kind of damage and also I'd get the wrong fuel drained immediately for him. Naturally I removed the wrong fuel from the vehicle and filled up with the correct fuel, and so another happy customer could continue his traveling without the need for difficulty. He could hardly stop thanking me, and that is what helps make working on Sundays in Norfolk just that small bit easier in my opinion!

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A man contacted us from his beloved Mazda626 after he had ground to a halt on the busy road. "I foolishly put petrol in my diesel car and I soon realised it several miles down the road!" Thankfully we were able to have an engineer out to him in a fairly quick time, taking into consideration the traffic, and he was soon back behind the wheel.

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Familiar Petrol in Diesel Warning signs:

Here's a list of the most common wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

  • Decrease in vehicle power
  • Motor cutting out, chugging and / or hiccuping
  • Trouble starting the engine
  • Excessive smoking

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 VA 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 SoS is fully approved and skilled to perform all varieties of fuel drains intended for the treatment of contaminated fuel. To learn how we can assist get you on the move once more give us a call.


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