Wrong Fuel in Car Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Pucklechurch

Did you put incorrect fuel in a vehicle accidentally in Pucklechurch? The primary thing is not to freak out! Second of all, you need to get in touch with us so we can help you with the retrieval. We're specialist fuel recovery and drainage experts. Thoroughly certified and knowledgeable in engaging with just about all models of vehicles.

It was around 10 pm on a Wednesday and despite the fact that we were promised a dry evening, it hadn't stopped pouring down rain! Ray and me were resting talking about the weekend's tennis results, ready for the seventh telephone call for the day to come in. Inevitably we got a call from a young lady on a company trip who had arrived at the Texaco petrol garage in Pucklechurch and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Citroen rental. She was quite agitated apparently, saying "I simply cannot believe that I've ruined the car! I'm just so used to filling my petrol vehicle that I had didn't remember that I was driving a diesel!" We told her to take it easy and not to worry, also that things like this do happen. She had managed to get the vehicle to a safe area and, because it was just a short distance off from us, we could reach the lady almost instantly. The wrong fuel was taken out so she was able to go home to the Travelodge she was staying at. Despite the fact that we got very wet, it was all worth it to watch her drive off satisfied and not so apprehensive. A job in Gloucestershire done well in my opinion!

Petrol in a diesel vehicle? Even when the vehicle has been run we can fix the issue and perform a comprehensive drain and purge - in 99% of circumstances this will have your car going properly again right away. We can come to you. We are fully mobile and take along all the apparatus required. We have professional fuel evacuation tools on board and are experienced in all makes of vehicles.

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Here's a list of the wrong fuel services we offer.

AdBlue In your Fuel

In Gloucestershire we have identified an increasing number of occurrences of AdBlue contamination where somebody has put AdBlue directly into their diesel fuel tank. This is partly due to people not being aware of the right way to to make use of (take note: it is not a fuel additive), and to some extent due to the fact that the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are frequently directly adjacent to one another on the automobile.

Well, what is the matter with putting AdBlue in the diesel vehicle? Seeing as the product is mainly ionised water, it's almost the same as putting water in your tank. Diesel and water tend not to blend whatsoever and trying to run a diesel car on water does not work. Additionally, the urea is fairly corrosive to the fuel system pipes and seals and is susceptible to crystalising, blocking injectors and fuel filters.

If perhaps you have put AdBlue in your fuel tank drain it as quickly as possible. And most definitely take care not to turn over the engine - not even to move it off of the pump. In cases where you have started the vehicle you may almost certainly need to have the whole fuel system cleaned and filters replaced.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, irrespective of whether it's unleaded or diesel, is without question a serious issue to address in a car - specifically in modern common-rail engines. Water in diesel or petrol can produce idling issues, uneven running, abnormal smoke and, if it is not addressed fully, quite possibly broken injectors. Having water in petrol is easier to remove than water in diesel - this is mostly because diesel is an oil. However we can resolve both situations rather easily.

Take note that any time the vehicle has been started with the water contaminated fuel it will more than likely require a new fuel filter to be fitted because the previous one will likely be totally wet and useless.

Marine Fuel Drains

If you find you've got the wrong fuel, or dirty fuel (most commonly water contaminated or old fuel) in a boat we can help you drain it. Provided that the boat is either on land, or parked close enough to a motor vehicle parking bay we will be able to reach the tanks and drain out the fuel. We've done numerous fuel drains at piers and boatyards in the uk.}

Waste Fuel Disposal

Got a fuel container at the rear of your premises containing old, unusable or degraded fuel? We're able to assist you to get rid of it. We have been called out to quite a few privately owned and industrial premises in Gloucestershire to deal with removing and disposing of fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and dispose of waste fuel legally and safely. Whether the fuel storage is an underground reservoir, a portable bowser, or even a number of drums in a shed, as long as we are able to reach it, we are able to empty it for you.

Re-Fueling Services

Out of fuel in Pucklechurch (out of gas - as an American would say)? We perform a complete Gloucestershire Run Out of Fuel Service. We are able to get out to refill the car any time you are stranded on the motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or just at home. Our technicians can come to you with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (purchased at pump price) to fill your car. They are also able to handle any of the typical problems that can accompany running out of fuel - for example airlocks, vehicle unable to start, or maybe dead batteries resulting from over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Pucklechurch, Gloucestershire

Petrol in Diesel Pucklechurch - Pucklechurch Fuel Removal

A man called us from Pucklechurch to say he foolishly piped petrol in to his diesel Toyota. "Unbelievable! How could I put the wrong fuel in my diesel car!" It only took the engineer around 50 minutes to fully drain the incorrect fuel from the car. He thoroughly cleaned the fuel system and put fresh fuel in the car. The customer was happy and it hadn't cost him dealer rates to have the job properly performed.