Wrong Fuel in Car Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire

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Putting the wrong fuel in your car unknowingly should not cause any worries nowadays. Do not be scared, you can just call our offices, and we will dispatch one of our well-trained technicians who will reach out to you wherever you are and assist you get back on the road. You might be in a hurry but do not struggle with your vehicle, leave it and make that call. We are very convenient so you can give us a call any day of the week. Contact our welcoming staff today to get a quote after answering a few questions.

Firstly, don't freak out, you almost certainly haven't ruined your engine or caused costly damage. In 99% of circumstances, we can drain and flush your fuel system, add the right fuel and fire up your engine with no lasting damage. If any filters do need to be replaced, we can sometimes accomplish that for you too, all at the roadside.

While you are on the road waiting for our technician to reach you, get more information by reading basic information about having the incorrect fuel in a vehicle, or about contaminated fuel and the other services that we deliver.


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A man rang us from his home on a street. He explained, "My car (a Fitzwilliam) is not running and is making awful noises when I turn the ignition." He confessed that he put petrol in his diesel vehicle however reckoned he would resolve the issue by putting more Diesel on top. We were on scene quickly, did the drain and filled it up once more with untainted Diesel. He told us that he would be sure to inform people not to fill up in addition to the wrong fuel but to have it cleaned out promptly.



You might be suspecting that you have placed the incorrect fuel in your car, but you are not certain of the signs. We have many the same cases of suspicions experienced by our customers, only for our technicians to find out a totally different problem upon arrival. To be sure, here are the usual symptoms of incorrect fuel in your vehicle. Look out 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 vehicle to a stop as a result.

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We learn from experiences and mistakes so we should not get too down so much once we encounter such scenarios since they make us more careful and equip us with the appropriate mentality and skills on how to handle such issues in future. You should avoid being in a hurry, not concentrating when you are on autopilot, and being in a car you are borrowing or hiring to avoid having the same mistake.

Other Fuel Issues in Fitzwilliam

Car troubles are not attributed only to wrong fuel in the fuel system. Water can contaminate your fuel system too, causing the engine to stop or run abnormally. The symptoms stipulated above will also be seen in your engine even though it's only water contamination to either petrol or diesel run engine.

Adblue is a diesel system additive usually put in a vehicle to make exhaust gases less dirty. However, it should only be utilized by professionals who understand where and how to use it. If not, your car will start running badly. To avoid any problems, AdBlue should be contained in a separate tank. When somebody who is inexperienced in administering AdBlue correctly, it is common that they miss the mark.

Such a problem is also shown 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 field too in addition to issues dealing with water contamination and wrong fuel in the vehicle.


The Right Kit and Know-how

You could save a few quid by doing the works by yourself or by your good friend that knows about vehicles instead of asking the professionals. That's a mistaken belief! All our nationwide mobile technicians are fully trained in what is, an intricate process across a vast range of different cars. Professional equipment are all in the van to each of the technicians so they can quickly access them even in remote locations. Don't forget to remember that fuel could ignite at at any time. That's exactly why it should just be handled by people with the right knowledge.


Getting Rid of Waste Fuel

Draining, storage and disposal of contaminated fuel is part of the process when assisting our clients who have put the incorrect fuel in their car. To businesses that have these fuel wastes, we provide this service separately. Whether you have a fixed storage tank, a mobile bowser or a selection of containers filled with contaminated fuel, as long as we can gain access to them, we can drain them. Once the contaminated fuel has been collected, we can securely and legally dispose of it on your behalf.


We take any legal types of payment. We also have a VAT invoice in the event you require some evidence for your insurance agency or your employer.


On Your Way

Our mobile technician should arrive anytime in your place. For the mean time, take a look at some information about a vehicle have a wrong fuel in the tank. If they aren't with you already, they will be very soon, as we make an effort to reach the majority of our clients stranded at the roadside within an hour.


Upon arrival, our mechanics jump straight to work. They get rid of the contaminated fuel, flush the whole fuel system and when they are certain that it is ok, then they re-fill your tank with enough clean fuel depending on how much fuel you need. Any other problems your car is displaying will be immediately fixed, for example a ruined fuel filter. We allow our clients to drive from site first to make sure that you do not get stuck after we are gone.


In some cases you may report wrong or contaminated fuel while it is not the case. In such instances, our technicians will first examine your car to ensure that it is not and then update you on any new costs before taking any further action


How long does it take to drain the wrong fuel

Our mechanics usually take less than thirty minutes to solve the issue. Hence you don’t need to panic about standing on the road for a long time. And as long as our mechanics have reached your place, rest assured that you will quickly resume your journey. You can always start getting ready to continue your journey once our technician shows up at the place because they do their repairs in the shortest time possible.

Thanks for calling us. By employing us, we are able to help you solve the troubles of wrong fuel in vehicle and thus enabling you to have peace of mind.


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Recent Wrong Fuel Drains in and around Fitzwilliam

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A fairly alarmed motorist called us from the BP petrol station to inform us that he put petrol into his diesel Fitzwilliam; he wasn't really quite sure how he'd managed to do it. We said to him it was not a situation and soon enough had our technician with him to clear the contaminated fuel from his car. Having taken out the wrong fuel, he was soon back behind the wheel. He told us; "I am really dumbfounded I put the wrong fuel in my car. And the man who appeared to carry out the fuel drain was really very good - he didn't make me look and feel silly."

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A fairly concerned driver phoned us from the Esso petrol station to tell us that he put petrol in to his diesel Fitzwilliam; he wasn't really quite certain how he'd done it. We told him it was no problem and rapidly had our specialist with him to clean the contaminated fuel from his vehicle. Having taken out the bad fuel, he was subsequently back behind the wheel. He told us; "I can't believe I put petrol in my diesel car. And the guy who was sent to undertake the fuel drain was especially pleasant - he didn't make me appear an idiot."

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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.

Likely Petrol in Diesel Signs and symptoms:

Following is a list of very common wrong fuel symptoms:

  • Losing vehicle power
  • Motor cutting out, chugging or coughing
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Abnormal smoking

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Wrong Fuel SOS is fully credited and registered to carry out all types of contaminated fuel drains for the treatment of contaminated fuel. To learn about exactly how we can assist get you moving once again call us.


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