Wrong Fuel in Car Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire

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If you've put petrol in a diesel automobile in Woodford Halse we are the professionals you really need to call. We cater to the whole of the Woodford Halse area and all adjoining counties.

It was just after 10 pm on a Monday and despite the fact that we were assured a dry day, it hadn't stopped pouring! Ryan and I were resting there commenting on the weekend's footy results, waiting for the seventh fuel drain of the day to come in. In due time we received the call from a lady on a company expedition who had gone to the Esso petrol garage in Woodford Halse and put petrol in her diesel pristine Audi A8 lease car. She was pretty troubled by the sounds of it, telling me "I just can't believe that I have destroyed the car! I'm just so accustomed to putting petrol in my petrol car I had forgot that I was running a diesel!" I just instructed her to take it easy and not to worry, and that things like this regrettably happen. She was able to move the car to a safe area and, because it was no more than a short distance from the office, we could arrive at the woman almost instantly. The incorrect fuel was drained so she could get back to the Premier Inn she was residing at. Despite the fact we got thoroughly drenched, it was all worth it to see her drive home relaxed and much less anxious. Another fuel drain in Northamptonshire well done in my mind!

Are you aware that you may find over 150,000 examples of everyday people filling their cars up with the incorrect type of fuel each and every year? In case you've unfortunately done the same thing in Woodford Halse, we are able to be of assistance. We are expert fuel retrieval and drainage professionals. Completely certified and experienced in dealing with all kinds of vehicles.

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Water Contamination or AdBlue Contamination

Fuel contaminated with water, whether it's unleaded or diesel, can be a serious issue to take care of in a vehicle - especially in current day common-rail engines.

Water or AdBlue in the fuel tank may well result in idling problems, lumpy running, excessive smoke and, if it is not dealt with properly, quite possibly ruined injectors. Having water in petrol is easier to clean out as compared with water in diesel - this is largely because diesel is an oil. However we are able to solve both situations fairly expediently.

Keep in mind that if the vehicle was started with the water contaminated fuel it will most likely require a new fuel filter fitted simply because the old one will be totally water-logged and unusable.

Waste Fuel Disposal

Got an old fuel reservoir lying in the back of your premises containing old, useless or contaminated fuel? We could assist you to get rid of it. We have been called out to quite a few private and commercial properties in Northamptonshire for the purpose of taking away and recycling fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to enable us to remove and recycle waste fuel legally and safely.

Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a mobile bowser, or even some drums in a storage shed, providing we can get to it, we can certainly drain it.


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A relatively concerned motorist phoned us from the BP filling station at Northamptonshire to inform us that he had put unleaded in to his diesel blue BMW 550; he wasn't really certain how he'd managed to do it. We informed him it was not a concern and quickly had our engineer out to him to drain the incorrect fuel from his tank. Having taken away the wrong fuel, he was subsequently back behind the wheel. He told us; "I can't believe I filled my car with the wrong fuel. And the chap who arrived to carry out the fuel drain was extremely pleasant - he did not make me seem an idiot."

Our roadside rescue team are on hand around the clock, every day of the week to provide roadside support in the extraction of wrong fuel from ANY kind of vehicle. We've lost count of what number of individuals about Northamptonshire we have had call us for assistance with wrong fuel problems.

It does not matter whether your vehicle is modern or classic, we possess the capabilities, expertise AND equipment to make certain that your car is cleared out and purged of any contaminated fuel as quickly as possible, so that you can carry on with your drive with minimum trouble.

We furnish you with clean fuel at petrol station cost, and we will typically have your car fixed and set to set off in under 60 minutes. All waste fuel is disposed of by us by way of a registered waste company and recycled. Regardless of where you are located in the United Kingdom, WrongFuelSoS.com will be able to get a drainer to you to perform a full fuel drain on your car.

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The other day a youngster contacted us after his dirty red Honda Civic cut out along a road in Woodford Halse. He had by mistake put unleaded in his diesel car and got to the road before being forced to give up. It was actually in the early hours of the day and our technical engineer, who lives close by, got to him in less than 10 minutes. We managed to take out the incorrect fuel and put fresh diesel back in to the vehicle. "Many thanks to you for your prompt response, particularly at 1 a.m., I am grateful for it."

And so, whether you want a wrong fuel drain or simply guidance on how to handle it, you should telephone us 24/7. Ring us whenever and we will be delighted to assist you to get the situation right. Call us today.

We provide you with fresh fuel at pump rates, and we will in most cases have your car corrected and set to head out in under an hour. All waste fuel is discarded by us by way of a licensed waste transporter and recycled. It does not matter wherever you are situated in the the country, Wrong Fuel SoS is able to get a vehicle to you to undertake a full fuel drain on your vehicle.

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Tales from our Woodford Halse technicians:

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We got a telephone call from a individual whose sombre grey Honda Civic had conked out on a street because he put the wrong fuel in it. "I confused the pumps and put petrol instead of diesel in my car by mistake. You arrived and fixed the problem right after my car gave up." We purged the unleaded from the diesel tank and flushed the engine completely afterwards and the driver was able to continue on with his scheduled delivery.

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A man phoned us from his raspberry red Fiat 500 where he had ground to a halt on the bustling street. "I erroneously put petrol in my diesel car and I shortly learned all about it a couple of miles down the road!" Fortunately we were in a position to get out to him in a rather short time, considering the congestion, and he was soon back behind the wheel.

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Well-known Misfuel Warning signs:

The following is a list of likely wrong fuel symptoms or signs:

  • Loss of engine power
  • Vehicle dying, stuttering or even coughing
  • Hassles starting the motor
  • Abnormal 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 credited and trained to undertake all forms wrong fuel drains intended for the removing of contaminated fuel. To learn exactly how we will help get you moving again simply call us.


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