Wrong Fuel in Car Felkirk, West Yorkshire

24/7 Mobile Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Felkirk

Have you experienced fueling your tank unintentionally with the wrong fuel? Don't fret about that! We can help you any time of the day as we are open 24/7, the whole year round. Remember not to start you car again and again. Contact us straight away. Whatever time of day, may it be night or day, our friendly and accommodating call centre staff are open to help you. After just a few simple questions, they will be able to provide you a fixed price quote, and despatch one of our mobile mechanics to put things right and get you on your way as soon as possible.

First off, don't freak out, this can happen to anyone. Your engine is unlikely to be ruined. In 99% of circumstances, we can drain and flush your fuel system, add the right fuel and start your engine with no lasting damage. If we find out that a filter must be changed, we usually are able to do that as well.

So, while you are waiting for our mechanic to arrive, keep reading about putting wrong fuel in your vehicle, contaminated fuel and other services we can provide.


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We got a phone call from a individual whose Felkirk had broken down on a road after a misfuel. "I got the pumps mixed up and pumped the wrong fuel in my car . These guys arrived and sorted out the problem when my car quit." We drained the petrol from the diesel tank and flushed the fuel lines completely and the customer could then carry on with his scheduled delivery.



You may be doubting the presence of wrong fuel in your car or truck, but you are not sure. We have many the same cases of suspicions experienced by our clients, only for our technicians to discover a completely different problem upon arrival. To be sure, here are the common signs of wrong fuel in your vehicle. Check for signs that are clear indications of wrong fuel, such as a non-smooth or spluttering engine, excessive smoke coming out of your exhaust, and often forcing your car to a stop as a result.

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Noting all of the above, I assume you'll be cautious in your next stop at the petrol station to refill. From now on, consider those common causes of putting the wrong fuel in your car:

  • You are in a situation where you are confused while in a hurry
  • You're in autopilot mode and not checking
  • Being in a car you aren't used to - borrowing or hiring a car

You should also bear in mind that wrong fuel is not the only issue that can cause your car to show the above indications. The presence of water in fuel is another issue which can make your car not work efficiently and eventually stop, no matter the type of fuel utilized. This means that if you encounter any of the previously mentioned signs, they could also be a result of either of the two.

The running of the engine is typically improved making use of a diesel system additive referred to as AdBlue. However, it should only be utilized by experts who understand where and how to use it. Or else, it would cause issues and problems to your vehicle. The incorrect usage can, however, be avoided by using its own AdBlue tank and filler cap. But it is very possible to experience incorrect AdBlue usage, especially if the additive is added directly to the fuel or added by somebody who is not aware of the process.

Such a problem is also indicated by the vehicle not running smoothly hence reduced power and an eventual stoppage. The great thing is that we are here to help. Our technicians are experts in this area too in addition to troubles dealing with water contamination and incorrect fuel in the vehicle.


We possess the appropriate equipment and expertise

You might think that solving the issues by yourself or letting your close friend who has capabilities on how to resolve them will save you some money. But it is not recommended at all because the problem is generally complex and just needs to be handled by someone who has skills in the field so as to avoid cases such fire because of wrong handling of fuel which is deemed to be highly flammable. By letting us do so, you will be hiring a team who has the appropriate skills and tools for dealing with the issue regardless of whether your car is big or small.

Our technicians also carry clean fuel to place in your tank once the system has been drained and flushed, and we just charge you current pump costs. Remember where will the contaminated fuel will go after all the works. As we are Environment Agency accredited, we know how to dispose of the waste the proper way without compromising our environment. So, trying to save some quid could at best, get you into all sorts of problem and at worst, be downright dangerous.


Safe and Legal Disposal

After effectively draining out the incorrect fuel in your vehicle, we make certain that the correct storage and proper disposal of contaminated fuel follow. We also offer this as a separate service to private individuals or firms. We can drain any kind of fuel container as long as they are all accessible. These containers include mobile bowser, fixed storage tank or any other kind of containers. Once the contaminated fuel has been accumulated, we can safely and legally dispose of it on your behalf.


Fuel Drain Invoicing

Whether you like to claim back the cost of our service from your insurance firm, or your car is a company vehicle or van, we can give you a full VAT invoice to keep the accountants happy.


On Your Way

Our mobile technician should arrive anytime in your location. For the mean time, check out some details about a car have a wrong fuel in the tank. Give our mobile mechanic about an hour. It may take a while but he will absolutely come, that's a guarantee.


There is also a possibility, though it's a rare case, that the problem is actually not wrong or contaminated fuel, don't fret, you can still go back to your trip. He will identify what really the problem is and its cause. Instead of the agreed quoted price, he'll only ask you a reasonable call out charge.


Will it take long

Our services are quick since we usually take only half an hour to enable you to hit the road again. Give us a call now, and we assure you that you will get the best service you could wish for.


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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Felkirk

Reports from our Felkirk technicians:

Wrong Fuel in Car Felkirk - Petrol in Diesel Car Felkirk

Fuel Fixer Ltd has done quite a few fuel drains on cars with the incorrect fuel. Last month there was a lady driving her Felkirk: "I incredibly added petrol in my diesel car and got stuck on the road. You got one of your technicians out to me within thirty minutes and the car was up and running quickly. Your company had me up and running once again in an hour or so. Amazing service."

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A rather concerned motorist called us from the Total filling station to inform us that he had put unleaded in to his diesel Felkirk; he wasn't really certain how he'd done it. We explained to him it was no situation and soon enough had our fuel drainer with him to drain the contaminated fuel from his car. Having removed the contaminated fuel, he was swiftly back behind the wheel. He told us; "I can't believe I put the wrong fuel in my car. And the technician who was sent to do the fuel drain was incredibly fantastic - he didn't make me appear a fool."

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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 West Yorkshire 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 Signs and symptoms:

The following is a list of commonplace wrong fuel symptoms:

  • Loss of vehicle power
  • Engine conking out, chugging and / or hiccuping
  • Issues starting the engine
  • Increased smoking

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully authorised and approved to execute all types of polluted fuel drains needed for the extraction of contaminated fuel. To learn precisely how we will assist get you on the move again merely call us.


Wrong Fuel Reviews Felkirk
Reviewer
Fred C
Review Date
2019-01-15
Reviewed Item
Wrong Fuel SoS
Author Rating 5
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