Wrong Fuel in Car Knapp Hill, Dorset

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Knapp Hill

If you've put the incorrect fuel in your car in Knapp Hill (wrong fuel Knapp Hill) we are the professionals you need to phone. We cover the whole of the Knapp Hill area and all nearby areas.

It was after 6 pm on a Monday and while we were assured a dry afternoon, it hadn't given up on pouring! Paul and me were resting there going over the recent football rankings, waiting around for the 6th telephone call of the day to come in. In due time we had a phone call from a lovely woman on a company expedition who had arrived at the Sainsburys petrol station in Knapp Hill and put the wrong fuel in her diesel SEAT rental by mistake. The unfortunate lady was quite distressed by the sounds of it, saying "I can't believe that I've ruined the car! I'm just so used to filling up my petrol car I had forgot I was operating a diesel!" I told her to relax and not to fret, and also that these things happen. She was able to maneuver the car into a safe spot and, seeing that it was just a short distance away from the office, we could reach her rather quickly. The wrong fuel was cleaned up and removed and she was able to get back to the hotel she was lodging in. Despite the fact that we got fairly drenched, it was all worth the effort to watch her drive away calm and not so apprehensive. Yet another fuel drain in Dorset done well in my opinion!

Petrol in your diesel car in Knapp Hill? You've come to the correct place. We aim to aid you in your situation and get you running once again with our specialist fuel drain services.

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Here is a list of the incorrect fuel services we provide.

AdBlue In Your Diesel

All around Dorset we have noticed increasingly more instances of AdBlue contamination wherein someone has put AdBlue into their diesel fuel tank. This is mainly caused by motorists not understanding the way to to make use of (important: it is not a fuel additive), and partly simply because the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are typically right adjacent to one another on the car.

So, what exactly is the trouble with putting AdBlue in your diesel car? Because the product is predominantly ionised water, it is almost the same as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water don't mix in any way and attempting to run a diesel car on water will not work. In addition, the urea is particularly corrosive to the fuel system hoses and seals and is at risk of crystallisation, obstructing injectors and filters.

If you find you poured AdBlue in the fuel tank empty it at the earliest opportunity. And definitely take care not to start up the vehicle - not even to maneuver it to a parking spot. In the instance that you have started the vehicle you may very likely need to have the full fuel system purged and filters changed.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, irrespective of whether it is petrol or diesel, tends to be a serious issue to take care of in a vehicle - particularly in modern-day common-rail engines. Water in the fuel tank will likely produce idling problems, lumpy running, abnormal smoke and, if not dealt with effectively, possibly damaged injectors. Water in petrol is less difficult to remove compared to water in diesel - mainly because diesel is an oil. However we can take care of both circumstances quite simply.

Be aware that any time the vehicle was run with the water contamination it will very likely require a new fuel filter fitted seeing that the old one is going to be thoroughly wet and useless.

Marine Fuel Drains

If you've got the incorrect fuel, or perhaps dirty fuel (most commonly water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help drain it. As long as the boat is either on land, or moored close enough to a car parking bay we are able to access the storage and remove the contaminated fuel. We have done quite a few fuel drains at marinas and boatyards throughout the country.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Have a fuel container lying at the rear of your garden full of unwanted and old, useless or contaminated fuel? We could help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to many private and commercial properties in Dorset to take care of taking away and disposing of fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to allow us to remove and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a portable bowser, or even numerous drums in a shed, providing we can get to it, we could certainly empty it for you.

Re-Fueling Assistance

Run out of fuel in Knapp Hill (out of gas - as the Americans might say)? We run a comprehensive Dorset Out of Fuel Service. We are able to help to refill the car if you are stranded on a motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or just at your home. Our specialists can come out to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (purchased at cost) and fill your car or truck. They can also deal with any of the standard troubles that may go along with running out of fuel - such as airlocks, vehicle not restarting, , or even flat batteries because of over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Knapp Hill, Dorset

Fuel Rescue Knapp Hill - Knapp Hill Wrong Fuel Doctor

Last monday a customer phoned us soon after his Honda stopped working on a street in Knapp Hill. He had by accident put petrol in the diesel car and drove as far as the road before needing to pull over. It was yet early in the day and our technical engineer, who stays not far away, was with him in less than a quarter hour. We were able to take out the wrong fuel and put fresh diesel back in to the car. "Genuine kudos to you for your immediate response, especially at 1 a.m., I appreciate it."