Wrong Fuel in Car Stanley, County Durham

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Stanley

If you've mistakenly put the completely wrong fuel in your car and so need to have a fuel drain you are probably browsing the web searching for a swift, reliable, expert and economical wrong fuel removal company in Stanley or County Durham. We are the contractor to help you!

It was just after eight pm on a Thursday and despite the fact that we were assured a dry and fresh day, it hadn't stopped pouring down rain! Dan and I were seated there discussing the weekend's sports rankings, prepared for the sixth job to come in. Inevitably we received the phone call from a lovely woman on a business expedition who had pulled into the Shell petrol garage in Stanley and put the wrong fuel in her diesel Suzuki lease car. The poor lady was quite troubled it seemed, crying "I still cannot believe that I've messed up the vehicle! I'm so used to filling up my petrol vehicle I totally did not remember that I was running a diesel!" We told her to take it easy and not to fret, and also that such things unfortunately do happen. She was able to move the car into a protected area and, seeing as it was just a few minutes off from us, we could reach the lady almost instantly. The contaminated fuel was drained and she could get back to the Travelodge she was staying at. Despite the fact we got extremely soaked, it was all worth it to watch her drive off relaxed and less stressed. A fuel drain in County Durham done well in my books!

In the event you've put the incorrect fuel in a car or truck in Stanley we most certainly are the individuals you want to contact. We operate throughout the entirety of the Stanley area and all nearby areas.

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AdBlue In Your Diesel

All around County Durham we have seen more and more instances of AdBlue contamination where a motorist has put AdBlue inside their diesel fuel tank. This is partially as a result of motorists not understanding how to work with it (note: it is in actual fact not a fuel additive), and partially due to the fact that the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are typically right next to one another on the car.

So, precisely what is the trouble with putting AdBlue in the diesel car? As AdBlue is primarily deionised water, it is like putting water in your tank. Diesel and water really don't blend at all and trying to run a diesel car on water will never work. Additionally, the urea is quite corrosive to the fuel system pipes and seals and is at risk of crystallisation, clogging injectors and filters.

In case you put AdBlue in the fuel tank get it drained as quickly as possible. And certainly be careful not to start up the vehicle - not even to maneuver it into a parking bay. If you did start the car you will probably have to have the full fuel system flushed and filters changed.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, whether it is unleaded petrol or diesel, is without question an important condition to address in an automobile - specifically in present-day common-rail engines. Water in fuel tank is likely to contribute to idling difficulties, uneven running, increased smoke and, if not dealt with fully, oftentimes ruined injectors. Having water in petrol is easier to clean out compared to water in diesel - largely due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we can solve both cases pretty simply.

Take note however that whenever the vehicle was run on the water contamination it will quite possible require a new fuel filter to be fitted seeing that the previous one will probably be completely wet and unusable.

Motorboat Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the wrong fuel, or even dirty fuel (most usually water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help you drain it. Provided that the boat is either on land, or secured close to a motor vehicle parking bay we can reach the fuel tanks and drain out the fuel. We have done numerous fuel drains at marinas and boatyards across the country.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Have a fuel container placed at the rear of the garden containing old, unusable or degraded fuel? We could assist you to dispose of it. We have been called out to numerous domestic and industrial premises in County Durham to take care of draining and disposing of fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to be able to extract and dispose of waste fuel safely and legally. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a portable bowser, or perhaps even numerous containers in a shed, as long as we are able to get to it, we are able to empty it for you.

Re-Fueling Assistance

Run out of fuel in Stanley (out of gas - as our American cousins might say)? We operate a comprehensive County Durham Out of Fuel Service. We're able to help to fill up your automobile any time you are stuck on the motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or perhaps even at home. Our techs can come to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (bought at cost) to fill up the car. They will deal with any of the usual troubles which might accompany running out of fuel - for example airlocks, vehicle failing to restart, and even dead batteries as a consequence of over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Stanley, County Durham

Wrong Fuel Stanley - Stanley Wrong Fuel Assist

A person phoned us from his home on a road in Stanley. He said, "My car (a Citroen) is not starting up and is producing dreadful noises when I turn the key." He admitted that he put petrol in his diesel car however imagined he would solve the issue by putting further Diesel on top. We got there promptly, carried out the drain and filled it up again with clean Diesel. He told us that he'd be sure to explain to people not to fill up over the wrong fuel but to get it cleaned out promptly.