Wrong Fuel in Car Ashton, Somerset

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Wrong fuel in your vehicle in Ashton? Thank you for visiting Wrong Fuel SoS. Give us a call and enquire how we are able to aid you to get you on the road again.

It was just before 7 pm on a Saturday and while we were assured a rainless night, it hadn't stopped pouring down rain! Mark and I were sitting there commenting on the recent sports results, ready for the 8th telephone call to come in. Eventually we got the call from a woman on a company expedition who had gone to the Texaco petrol garage in Ashton and put petrol in her diesel khaki green Cadillac DTS rental car in error. She was somewhat affected apparently, telling me "I simply can't believe I have messed up the vehicle! I am just so familiar with filling my petrol car that I totally did not remember that I was running a diesel!" I told her to calm down and not to worry, plus that these things can happen. She was able to relocate the car to a secure position and, because it was just a few minutes away from our van, we were able to get to her fairly quickly. The incorrect fuel was drained so she was able to go home to the hotel she was living in. Despite the fact we got thoroughly soaked, it was all worthwhile seeing her drive off contented and not so worried. A job in Somerset done well in my mind!

Now you've misfueled your vehicle in Ashton and are wondering the best way to fix the problem. In the event that you're here browsing this then that signifies you're on the right road. All you ought to do at this moment is phone us so that we can come out and sort your car out. As to why us? Good question. Our team of SPA accredited technicians are on hand 24/7 to aid you at the side of the road with the right tools to perform a fuel drain on your vehicle rapidly.

The 3 things you NEED to know about petrol in diesel!


AdBlue In Diesel

In Somerset we have found a growing number of occurrences of AdBlue contamination wherein a driver has poured AdBlue into their diesel fuel tank. This is partially due to motorists not knowing how to use it (note: it's in fact not a fuel additive), and partly simply because the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are typically right near to each other on the car.

Now, what is the problem with putting AdBlue in your diesel tank?

Seeing that AdBlue is primarily deionised water, it's almost the same as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water do not mix in the slightest and trying to run a diesel car on water cannot work. In addition, the urea is incredibly corrosive to fuel system pipes and seals and is at risk of crystalising, damaging injectors and filters. In the case you have put AdBlue into your fuel tank get it drained as quickly as possible. And absolutely take care not to start up the car - not even to relocate it from the pump. In case you have started the car you may very likely need to have the entire fuel system cleaned and fuel filters changed.

In the event that you get in this scenario do not panic! Contact us, the UK’s Best fuel contamination business. Our technicians have got the technical knowledge and experience to have you back on the road promptly and efficiently, no mess, no hassle.

Waste Fuel Disposal

Got an old fuel container in the rear of the garden containing old, unusable or contaminated fuel? We can assist you to get rid of it. We've been called out to quite a few private and commercial premises in Somerset for the purpose of removing and disposing of fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to be able to extract and dispose of waste fuel safely and legally.

Regardless of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean tank, a portable bowser, or possibly even a few drums in a shed, assuming that we can access it, we can certainly drain it.


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A somewhat concerned motorist called us from the Esso filling station at Somerset to advise us that he put petrol in to his diesel mum's Daewoo Lanos; he wasn't quite sure how he'd managed to do it. We advised him it was absolutely no worry and soon enough had our technician out to him to drain the contaminated fuel from his tank. Having taken away the bad fuel, he was shortly back driving. He told us; "I can't believe I put the wrong fuel in my car. And the chap who was sent to take care of the fuel drain was especially fantastic - he didn't make me feel like a fool."

Our technical engineers are appropriately presented and thoroughly equipped to complete the work they have to carry out. Our gear is standardised and complies with all EU documents on the subject of Health & Safety and Environmental Control.

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I had appreciated a great afternoon cycling on my off day and felt delighted the following morning as I was en route to help a new family on holiday in Ashton. They broken down after putting petrol in their mom's Isuzu i-350, and they were close to half an hour away. I got there at their position and smirked as I heard to the gal telling her partner off for actually being so stupid. "How could you actually be able to fill the car up using the wrong fuel?" she demanded of him. I tried to explain that this problem occurs on daily basis in Somerset and that it's nothing to stress about, but he yet still had his ear bent. I felt genuine sympathy for the lad. Anyway, I cleaned up and removed the contaminated fuel, flushed the engine and filled them up with the right fuel. While watching them drive off I waved goodbye and wondered what my wife would tell me if perhaps I did the very same thing... I'd under no circumstances hear the end of it!

Therefore, maybe you require a fuel drain or only assistance on how to proceed, you can contact us at any time. Our experts are ready to address any inquiries and get a specialist to you very quickly to fix your vehicle. Get in touch with us and inquire about guidance and information.

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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains around Ashton

Some of the common circumstances we have heard from our employees in Ashton:

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A youngster who had recently passed his test had wrong fueled his spotless Cadillac Catera by getting petrol in the diesel car at the petrol station close to Ashton. He said, "This is just the third time I have put fuel in my vehicle since I paid for it and I don't know how to handle it." He was also anxious since his step father had just recently paid for the car. He discovered our company on the web and so called it immediately, frightened about what he should do. Our man on the phones told him that we could be on scene within forty five minutes and to not start the car while waiting. We carried out the fuel drain on his vehicle and he mentioned how impressed he was that it was handled so swiftly and without any problem .

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A driver from Ashton with her kids in her diesel bright yellow Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG had filled her vehicle with £42 of petrol at the Texaco service station. She phoned us sobbing and genuinely distraught as she had never put petrol in a diesel before and did not know what might happen to her vehicle . We reassured her that everything should be okay and that she would be up and running very quickly. When we arrived on scene she was still upset but as our engineer started work on the fuel drain she simmered down since she noticed that help was at hand and her vehicle wasn't wrecked. She quickly brightened up and was up and running saying, "I can't believe my bad luck putting the wrong fuel in my car! Especially with the kids in the back."

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The most common Wrong Fuel Signs and symptoms:

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

  • Loss of engine power
  • Engine conking out, chugging or hiccuping
  • Difficulty starting the vehicle
  • Excessive 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 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 licensed and approved to undertake all categories of contaminated fuel drains with regard to the treatment of mixed fuel. To find out exactly how we will assist to get you moving once again simply call us.


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