Wrong Fuel in Car Throwley, Kent

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Throwley

If you've put the wrong fuel in your car in Throwley (incorrect fuel Throwley) we are the people you need to call. We cater to the entirety of the Throwley region and all nearby sectors.

It was after 7 pm on a Thursday and even though we were guaranteed a dry and fresh afternoon, it had not ceased raining! Brian and I were seated discussing the weekend's golf, prepared for the seventh job for the day to arrive. Finally we got a call from a lovely women on a company expedition who had pulled into the Shell filling garage in Throwley and put the wrong fuel in a diesel Jaguar hire car. She was pretty irritated by the sounds of it, saying "I cannot believe I've messed up the car! I am so accustomed to putting unleaded in my petrol car that I completely didn't remember I was using a diesel!" We asked her to take it easy and not to be concerned, also that such things happen. She had managed to maneuver the vehicle to a protected position and, seeing as it was just a few miles from where we were, we were able to get to the customer without delay. The contaminated fuel was drained so she could go home to the Premier Inn she was staying at. Despite the fact that we got really wet, it was all worth the effort seeing her drive away relaxed and a lot less anxious. One more job in Kent done well in my books!

Wrong fuel in a diesel car? Even if the automobile has been driven we can rectify the issue and carry out a 100 % drain and purge - in 99% of situations this will have your vehicle working correctly again straight away. We can come to you. We are completely mobile and carry all the kit necessary. We have specialised fuel removal tools on board and are experienced in all makes of cars.

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We can assist you with all these mis-fuel problems.

AdBlue In Diesel

All over Kent we are encountering a growing number of examples of AdBlue contamination wherein a driver has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is to some extent as a result of people not understanding the way to to make use of (pay attention: it is not a fuel additive), and in part due to the fact that the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are often directly near to one another on the vehicle.

Well, what is the problem with having AdBlue in the diesel car? Since AdBlue is predominantly ionised water, it is almost the same as pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water don't blend in the least and attempting to run a diesel car on water isn't going to work. Additionally, the urea is fairly corrosive to fuel system hoses and seals and is prone to crystallisation, damaging injectors and fuel filters.

In the event that you put AdBlue in the fuel tank drain it asap. And definitely take care not to start up the motor - not even to relocate it into a parking spot. In cases where you did start the vehicle you would almost certainly have to have the complete fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, irrespective of whether it is unleaded or diesel, is definitely a serious situation to deal with in a vehicle - especially in present-day common-rail engines. Putting water inside your diesel or petrol can cause idling difficulties, lumpy running, abnormal smoke and, if not remedied fully, in some cases blown injectors. Having water in petrol is less complicated to remove in comparison with water in diesel - this is largely because diesel is an oil. Even so we can handle both cases pretty expediently.

Bear in mind however that in the event that the vehicle has been run on the fuel contaminated with water it will likely need a new fuel filter fitted because the previous one will likely be thoroughly water-logged and unusable.

Motorboat Fuel Drains

If you have the incorrect fuel, or perhaps contaminated fuel (most commonly water contamination or old fuel) in a boat we can certainly drain it. Assuming that the boat is either dry-docked, or moored close enough to a car parking bay we will be able to access the tanks and remove the fuel. We have succesfully done many fuel drains at marinas and boatyards in the uk.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Have an old fuel reservoir placed in the rear of the garden with aged, unusable or contaminated fuel? We could help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to numerous domestic and business properties in Kent to deal with draining and recycling fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and recycle waste fuel legally and safely. Whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a portable bowser, or even some drums in a storage shed, provided that we can get to it, we are able to drain it for you.

Out of Fuel Assistance

Out of fuel in Throwley (out of gas - as the Americans might say)? We operate a complete Kent Out of Fuel Service. We're able to come to refill your automobile if you are stranded on a motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or perhaps even at home. Our engineers can attend with 10-20 litres of fuel (acquired at cost) and fill up your car. They will deal with any of the standard problems that could go along 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 Throwley, Kent

Fuel Removal Throwley - Throwley Wrong Fuel

A gentleman called us from his residence on a street in Throwley. He exclaimed, "My vehicle (a Volvo) is not starting up and is creating awful noises when I flip the ignition." He admitted that he put petrol in his diesel car but then believed he would remedy the problem by putting extra Diesel on top. We were on scene quickly, carried out the fuel drain and filled it up once again with fresh Diesel. He said after that he'd be absolutely sure to inform people not to fill up over the incorrect fuel but to get it cleaned out immediately.