Wrong Fuel in Car Letchmore Heath, Hertfordshire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Letchmore Heath

If you've put the wrong fuel in your car in Letchmore Heath (petrol in diesel Letchmore Heath) we are the individuals you need to speak to. We operate throughout the entirety of the Letchmore Heath area and all bordering parts.

It was just after five pm on a Friday and while we were guaranteed a dry and fresh afternoon, it hadn't stopped pouring down rain! Ryan and I were relaxing talking over the recent sports rankings, waiting around for the seventh job that day to come in. Finally we received the call from a lovely woman on a company expedition who had arrived at the Esso filling station in Letchmore Heath and put petrol in her diesel Kia hire car. The poor lady was rather agitated apparently, stating "I cannot believe that I've ruined the vehicle! I'm so familiar with putting petrol in my petrol car I totally forgot that I was operating a diesel!" I instructed her to relax and not to worry, also that things like this unfortunately can happen. She managed to maneuver the car into a safe spot and, because it was only a few miles off from the office, we were able to get to her almost instantly. The contaminated fuel was drained so she could go home to the hotel she was living in. Despite the fact we got extremely soaked, it was all worth the time to see her drive home contented and less apprehensive. A misfuel correction in Hertfordshire well done in my books!

In the event you might have put the wrong fuel in a vehicle and right now have to have a fuel drain you are probably trawling the net looking for a fast, trusted, professional and budget-friendly fuel drain company in Letchmore Heath or Hertfordshire. To be honest, we are the contractor to aid you!

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AdBlue In Your Diesel

In Hertfordshire we have identified progressively more instances of AdBlue contamination where an individual has put AdBlue into their diesel fuel tank. This is to some extent as a result of people not knowing how to to make use of (note: it's actually not a fuel additive), and in part because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are usually directly near to one another on the car.

Well, what exactly is the situation with having AdBlue in the diesel vehicle? Seeing as AdBlue is predominantly ionised water, it is actually just like pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water really don't mix at all and trying to run a diesel car on water does not work. In addition to this, the urea is very corrosive to the fuel system lines and seals and is prone to crystallisation, obstructing injectors and filters.

If in case you have put AdBlue into the fuel tank drain it as soon as possible. And most certainly never switch on the engine - not even to move it into a parking area. In case you have started the car you may most likely have to have the entire fuel system flushed and filters changed.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, whether it is unleaded petrol or diesel, is certainly a serious situation to address in a vehicle - particularly in modern common-rail engines. Putting water inside your diesel or petrol can cause idling issues, irregular running, excessive smoke and, if it is not remedied effectively, possibly damaged injectors. Having water in petrol is a lot easier to get rid of as compared with water in diesel - largely because diesel is an oil. Having said that we can resolve both cases rather simply.

Be aware though that any time the vehicle has been run with the fuel contaminated with water it will most likely require a new fuel filter fitted seeing as the old one will likely be thoroughly wet and ineffective.

Boat Fuel Drains

If you find you've got the wrong fuel, or polluted fuel (most commonly water contamination or old fuel) in a boat we will help get it out. Providing the boat is either on land, or parked near enough to an automobile parking spot we are able to gain access to the storage and remove the fuel. We've done numerous fuel drains at piers and boatyards in the uk.}

Management of Waste Fuel

Have a fuel reservoir sitting in the back of your garden containing unwanted, useless or contaminated fuel? We could help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to quite a few privately owned and commercial premises in Hertfordshire for the purpose of draining and recycling fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and dispose of waste fuel legally and safely. Whether the fuel storage is an underground tank, a portable bowser, or even numerous drums in an outbuilding, provided that we are able to get to it, we could certainly drain it.

Re-Fueling Support

Out of fuel in Letchmore Heath (out of gas - as our American cousins would say)? We perform a comprehensive Hertfordshire Run Out of Fuel Service. We're able to help to refill your vehicle in cases where you are stuck on a motorway, roadside in the middle of nowhere, or possibly even at your home. Our specialists can come out to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (bought at pump price) and refill your automobile. They will be able to deal with any of the standard issues that might go along with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not starting, and even dead batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Letchmore Heath, Hertfordshire

Fuel Removal Letchmore Heath - Letchmore Heath Fuel Removal

Last monday a youngster contacted us right after his Toyota stopped working on a road in Letchmore Heath. He had mistakenly put unleaded in his diesel car and drove to the street before having to stop. It was in the early hours of the morning and our technical engineer, who stays close by, arrived with him in about 10 minutes. We were able to take out the wrong fuel and put clean diesel once again in the car. "Many kudos to you for your fast response, particularly at 6 a.m., I genuinely appreciate it."