Wrong Fuel in Car Aldham, Essex

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Aldham

Wrong fuel in your car in Aldham? Welcome to WrongFuelSoS.com. Call us and find out how we can assist you to get you up and running once more.

It was just after 7 pm on a Friday and although we were assured a dry and fresh day, it hadn't stopped raining! Paul and I were seated commenting on the tennis results, ready for the sixth telephone call that day to arrive. Inevitably we got a phone call from a girl on a company expedition who had arrived at the Texaco petrol garage in Aldham and put petrol in her diesel Kia hire car. The unfortunate thing was very irritated it seemed, saying "I can't believe that I've ruined the vehicle! I am so used to putting unleaded in my petrol vehicle I totally forgot that I was driving a diesel!" I just advised her to settle back and not to worry, and also that these things sadly do happen. She had managed to get the vehicle into a protected space and, seeing that it was just a few miles away from our van, we were able to reach the customer without delay. The bad fuel was drained so she could return to the Premier Inn she was lodging at. Despite the fact we got fairly drenched, it was all worth it to see her drive home calm and much less anxious. A job in Essex done well in my mind!

Petrol in your diesel car in Aldham? You have found yourself in the right place. We aim to assist you in your situation and get you moving again with our expert fuel removal assistance.

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AdBlue In your Fuel

Throughout Essex we have encountered a growing number of instances of AdBlue contamination where someone has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is to a degree a result of motorists not being aware of the right way to to make use of (be aware: it is not a fuel additive), and partially simply because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are typically directly adjacent to each other on the car.

Well, exactly what is the situation with putting AdBlue in a diesel vehicle? As the product is predominantly ionised water, it's almost the same as pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water really don't mix in the least and trying to run a diesel car on water will not work. In addition, the urea is seriously corrosive to the fuel system hoses and seals and is at risk of crystalising, blocking injectors and fuel filters.

If you find you poured AdBlue in a fuel tank empty it at the earliest opportunity. And of course do not start the engine - not even to maneuver it away from the pump. Assuming you did start the car you may probably need to have the full fuel system purged and filters changed.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, regardless of whether it is unleaded or diesel, is usually a significant issue to deal with in a car - particularly in present-day common-rail engines. Water in diesel or petrol may well bring about idling issues, lumpy running, abnormal smoke and, if it's not taken care of effectively, potentially ruined injectors. Having water in petrol is quicker to drain as compared to water in diesel - primarily due to the fact that diesel is an oil. Nevertheless we are able to deal with both situations fairly quickly.

Be aware that so long as the vehicle has been run with the water contamination it will very likely require a new fuel filter to be fitted since the old one will likely be totally wet and useless.

Marine Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the incorrect fuel, or perhaps polluted fuel (most typically water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help you remove it. Assuming that the boat is either on land, or secured near to a car or truck parking bay we can reach the fuel tanks and remove the contaminated fuel. We've carried out quite a few fuel drains at marinas and boatyards throughout the country.}

Management of Waste Fuel

Have an old fuel reservoir at the rear of your garden containing unwanted, useless or degraded fuel? We could assist you to dispose of it. We have been called out to quite a few privately owned and industrial properties in Essex to deal with taking away and disposing of fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. Whether the fuel storage is an underground tank, a mobile bowser, or perhaps even a number of drums in a shed, provided that we can reach it, we are able to drain it.

Out of Fuel Support

Out of fuel in Aldham (out of gas - as an American would say)? We run a complete Essex Run Out of Fuel Service. We are able to get out to refill your automobile in the event that you are stranded on a motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or even at your home. Our specialists can come to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (at pump price) and fill up your car or truck. They will be able to take care of the most common troubles that may go with running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle not starting, as well as dead batteries as a result of over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Aldham, Essex

Wrong Fuel in Car Aldham - Aldham Fuel Drain

A customer rang us from his place on a street in Aldham. He pronounced, "My car (a Vauxhall) is not running and is generating awful sounds when I turn the key." He admitted that he had put the wrong fuel in his diesel car however thought he would remedy the issue by putting more Diesel on top. We were on scene quickly, performed the drain and filled him up again with fresh Diesel. He said that he would be sure to explain to people not to fill up on top of the wrong fuel but to get it cleaned out right away.