Wrong Fuel in Car Leigh Woods, Somerset

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Petrol in a diesel car? Even if the vehicle has been run we are able to fix the problem and carry out a comprehensive drain and flush - in the majority of cases this should have your car working properly again right away. We can come to you. We are fully mobile and have all the kit required. We have specialised fuel removal devices on board and are knowledgeable in all makes of cars.

It was after five pm on a Wednesday and even though we were promised a rainless night, it hadn't ceased pouring! Ray and I were sitting talking about the weekend's rugby, waiting for the 8th call for the day to arrive. Before long we received a call from a lovely women on a business expedition who had arrived at the Tesco filling station in Leigh Woods and filled the wrong fuel in her diesel cobalt blue Honda Prelude lease car in error. The poor thing was very distressed it seemed, stating "I can not believe I have messed up the car! I'm so accustomed to filling my petrol vehicle I had didn't remember that I was operating a diesel!" I advised her to take it easy and not to fret, plus that such things unfortunately can happen. She had managed to maneuver the vehicle into a safe space and, since it was only a short distance away from the office, we were able to get to her quickly. The bad fuel was taken out so she was able to once again go back to the motel she was living in. Despite the fact that we got pretty drenched, it was all worthwhile seeing her drive off calm and much less worried. A misfuel correction in Somerset done well in my mind!

Petrol in your diesel car or truck in Leigh Woods? Welcome to WrongFuelSoS.com. Call us and find out how we can help to get you back on track again.

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Water Contamination or AdBlue Contamination

Fuel contaminated with water, regardless of whether it's unleaded or diesel, is actually a serious issue to deal with in a car - specifically in advanced common-rail engines.

Putting water or AdBlue in your petrol or diesel will often bring about idling issues, irregular running, abnormal smoke and, if it's not sorted out correctly, possibly blown injectors. Having water in petrol is quicker to remove in comparison with water in diesel - mainly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. Nevertheless we are able to take care of both situations quite expediently.

You should know though that in the event that the vehicle has been run with the fuel contaminated with water it will quite possible need a new fuel filter fitted as the previous one will likely be thoroughly water-logged and useless.

Run Out of Fuel Assistance

Run out of fuel in Leigh Woods (out of gas - as the Americans would say)? We perform a comprehensive Somerset Out of Fuel Service. We can help to re-fill the car any time you are stuck on a motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or even at your home. Our techs can come to you with 10-20 litres of the right fuel (acquired at cost) and fill your car. They are also able to deal with the usual troubles that could come with running out of fuel - for example airlocks, vehicle not starting, as well as flat batteries as a consequence of over-cranking.


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A relatively concerned driver called us from the BP filling station at Somerset to inform us that he put unleaded into his diesel yellow Mitsubishi Challenger; he wasn't exactly sure how he'd done it. We informed him it was absolutely no situation and quickly had our specialist out to him to drain the incorrect fuel from his vehicle. Having taken away the incorrect fuel, he was shortly back behind the wheel. He told us; "I can't believe I put the wrong fuel in my car. And the gentleman who came out to perform the fuel drain was extremely very good - he didn't make me feel like a fool."

Misfueling your vehicle does not have to be really expensive either. We can easily give you the most appropriate quote for the undertaking and, because we are national, we will be able to be with you rapidly if it turns out you have put in the incorrect fuel in Somerset, as we have a technician in close proximity! So, in case you find yourself caught up at a petrol station forecourt, or have driven a while with polluted fuel in your motor, contact us now. You'll very quickly be able to continue your travels without any serious effects to your vehicle or wallet.

It doesn't matter whether your automobile is modern or older, we have the ability, expertise AND hardware to ensure that your vehicle is drained and flushed of all the wrong fuel at once, which means you have the ability to proceed with your drive with minimal trouble.

We appreciate what is essential to you and subsequently are properly covered and registered for our occupation. We are able to cope with all automobile varieties without regard to whether they have been driven on the incorrect fuel or just misfueled.

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A gentleman phoned us from Leigh Woods to say he had mistakenly pumped the wrong fuel into his diesel father's Cadillac STS. "Unbelievable! How could I put the wrong fuel in my diesel car!" It only took the engineer around 50 minutes to completely drain the wrong fuel out of the vehicle. He completely flushed the fuel system and put clean diesel in the car. The customer was completely satisfied and it didn't cost him dealership rates to get the job properly done.

All of our engineers are competent on the newest cars and their fuel systems. We do in excess of 7,000 wrong fuel removals annually in the UK (indeed, there are that many customers who also make the mistake - you are not alone). Our lines are open twenty four hours a day and seven days a week. Our technical engineers are on duty anytime you require them.

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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Leigh Woods

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Wrong Fuel in Car Somerset - Petrol in Diesel Car Leigh Woods

We carried out a wrong fuel retrieval job near a spectacular house in Leigh Woods not so long ago. "I had put unleaded in my diesel car and was able to more or less reach home when my car stopped." Our fuel drainer went out, even though it was rather late at night, and completed a fuel drain and cleanse on the creamy white Vauxhall Insignia .

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This was an unsociable hour to be awake. It was around sunrise and nobody was around. It had become pretty quiet up to now, and me and Brian were relaxing browsing some old papers. It was an unusual calm time in Somerset. It was that calm that the moment the phone finally rang it made me jump! The voice on the other end said: "I've ended my evening shift and stupidly put the wrong fuel in the diesel dark red Nissan Armada in error". I got him to let us know just where he was and we left, ending up in Leigh Woods not as much as an hour later. The incorrect fuel was cleaned from the engine and he said many thanks for coming so promptly. While we were coming back home we noticed two girls on the edge of the highway who seemed to have a flat. Accordingly we pulled over and helped them change it, to their delight.

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Familiar Misfueling Symptoms:

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

  • Diminished engine power
  • Vehicle conking out, chugging and / or hiccuping
  • Problems 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 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 qualified and registered to undertake all forms of polluted fuel drains intended for the removing of mixed fuel. To find out precisely how we will assist get you on the road once again call us.


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