Wrong Fuel in Car Speedwell, Bristol

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Speedwell

Petrol in your diesel car in Speedwell? You've come to the right place. We are here to help you in this time of need and get you running once again with our specialist fuel drain service.

It was close to 6 pm on a Friday and despite the fact that we were promised a dry and fresh day, it hadn't stopped pouring down rain! Paul and me were resting there going over the footy rankings, waiting around for the sixth telephone call for the day to come in. Eventually we got the call from a lady on a business trip who had gone to the Shell petrol garage in Speedwell and put the wrong fuel in a diesel Suzuki rental car in error. She was pretty troubled apparently, crying "I can't believe that I have messed up the vehicle! I'm so used to putting unleaded in my petrol vehicle that I totally didn't remember that I was running a diesel!" We instructed her to relax and not to worry, and also that such things unfortunately do happen. She had managed to maneuver the car into a safe space and, as it was just a few minutes from us, we were able to arrive at her swiftly. The incorrect fuel was drained and she was able to once again go back to the hotel she was residing at. Although we got extremely drenched, it was all rewarding to see her drive home contented and less anxious. One more job in Bristol well done in my opinion!

Petrol in your diesel car in Speedwell? You have reached the perfect place. We are able to help you in your situation and get you going once more with our specialist fuel drain service.

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AdBlue Contamination

Throughout Bristol we have found a lot more cases of AdBlue contamination where a motorist has put AdBlue directly into their diesel tank. This is mostly caused by motorists not being totally sure how to to make use of (be aware: it is not a fuel additive), and in part simply because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are normally directly near to each other on the automobile.

Now, what's the situation with putting AdBlue in a diesel vehicle? Since the product is predominantly ionised water, it's nearly as good as pouring water in your tank. Diesel and water do not mix whatsoever and trying to run a diesel car on water isn't going to work. Additionally, the urea is seriously corrosive to your fuel system pipes and seals and is more prone to crystalising, damaging injectors and fuel filters.

If you find you have put AdBlue into your fuel tank empty it right away. And most definitely never start the vehicle - not even to relocate it to a parking place. In the event that you did start the vehicle you may likely have to have the complete fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed out.

Fuel contaminated with water

Fuel contaminated with water, whether it is unleaded or diesel, is generally a serious issue to handle in an automobile - particularly in advanced common-rail engines. Putting water in your fuel can cause idling problems, lumpy running, abnormal smoke and, if it is not sorted out effectively, in some cases ruined injectors. Water in petrol is a lot easier to get rid of when compared with water in diesel - this is primarily due to the fact that diesel is an oil. However we are able to solve both situations quite simply.

Remember that if ever the vehicle has been run with the fuel contaminated with water it will quite possible need a new fuel filter fitted because the old one will be completely wet and unusable.

Boat Fuel Drains

If perhaps you have the wrong fuel, or even dirty fuel (most usually water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help remove it. Provided that the boat is either on land, or secured close enough to an automobile parking spot we can gain access to the fuel storage tanks and drain out the fuel. We have carried out numerous fuel drains at marinas and boatyards throughout the country.}

Waste Fuel Removal

Got an old fuel container placed at the rear of your premises full of out of date, useless or contaminated fuel? We can help you to dispose of it. We have been called out to a number of privately owned and industrial properties in Bristol to deal with draining and recycling fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to enable us to remove and dispose of waste fuel safely and legally. No matter if the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a portable bowser, or even a few drums in an outbuilding, providing we can get to it, we can certainly empty it.

Re-Fueling Assistance

Out of fuel in Speedwell (out of gas - as an American would say)? We operate a comprehensive Bristol Run Out of Fuel Service. We are able to get out to refill your vehicle in cases where you are having difficulty on the motorway, roadside far from a petrol station, or perhaps even at your home. Our technicians can attend with 10-20 litres of fuel (acquired at cost) to fill up your car or truck. They are also able to deal with the normal troubles that may come with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not restarting, , as well as flat batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Speedwell, Bristol

Fuel Drain Speedwell - Speedwell Fuel Rescue

Last monday a youngster called us because his Renault died along a road in Speedwell. He had by accident put the incorrect fuel in the diesel vehicle and was only able to get so far as the street before being forced to give up. It was actually in the early hours of the day and our engineer, who lives locally, got to him in approximately 10 minutes. We were able to get rid of the wrong fuel and put clean diesel back in to the car. "Genuine kudos to you for your immediate response, and in particular at 5 a.m., I truly am grateful for it."