Wrong Fuel in Car Stonecrouch, Kent

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Stonecrouch

Petrol in your diesel car in Stonecrouch? You've come to the right place. We are here to help you in this situatiuon and get you moving once again with our specialist wrong fuel removal assistance.

It was just before six pm on a Thursday and despite the fact that we were assured a rainless evening, it hadn't stopped raining! Brian and I were seated there talking about the recent sports results, ready for the next job for the day to arrive. Before long we had a phone call from a woman on a company expedition who had pulled into the Sainsburys petrol garage in Stonecrouch and put petrol in a diesel SEAT rental. The unfortunate lady was fairly irritated by the sounds of it, saying "I can not believe I've messed up the vehicle! I'm so used to filling up my petrol car I had did not remember that I was using a diesel!" I just advised her to settle back and not to fret, and that these things do happen. She was able to get the vehicle to a safe position and, seeing that it was no more than a few minutes away from the office, we could find her almost instantly. The incorrect fuel was drained and she was able to return to the motel she was staying at. Despite the fact that we got thoroughly wet, it was all worth the time seeing her drive away relaxed and a lot less worried. Another job in Kent well done in my books!

If you have unleaded in your diesel vehicle, or diesel in your petrol car (and remarkably most individuals make the mistake at some time) - we take care of it immediately. Wrong Fuel SoS' seasoned engineers are on call 24 hours a day. Simply call our rapid response number and someone will come out, drain the contaminated fuel and get you rapidly back on the road.

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AdBlue In your Fuel

In Kent we have encountered progressively more examples of AdBlue contamination when a person has put AdBlue into their diesel fuel tank. This is to some extent stemming from drivers not being totally sure the right way to use it (pay attention: it is actually not a fuel additive), and partly because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are often right near to each other on the vehicle.

Now, exactly what is the matter with having AdBlue in a diesel vehicle? Because the product is primarily ionised water, it is almost the same as putting water in to your tank. Diesel and water really do not mix in the least and trying to run a diesel car on water will never work. Apart from this, the urea is fairly corrosive to the fuel system hoses and seals and is more prone to crystalising, blocking injectors and fuel filters.

In the event that you put AdBlue in a fuel tank remove it as quickly as possible. And absolutely don't start up the car - not even to shift it to a parking bay. In cases where you did start the car you would most likely have to have the full fuel system cleaned and filters changed.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, regardless of whether it is unleaded or diesel, is usually a significant issue to take care of in a motor vehicle - especially in modern day common-rail engines. Having water inside your diesel or petrol will cause idling problems, uneven running, excessive smoke and, if it is not taken care of fully, quite possibly ruined injectors. Water in petrol is easier to clean out than water in diesel - largely due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we are able to take care of both situations pretty easily.

Take note that in the event that the vehicle was run with the fuel contaminated with water it will probably need a new fuel filter to be installed simply because the previous one will probably be wholly wet and useless.

Marine Fuel Drains

If you've got the incorrect fuel, or even contaminated fuel (most commonly water contamination or old fuel) in a boat we can help you remove it. So long as the boat is either dry-docked, or secured near enough to parking bay we can access the tanks and drain out the fuel. We have done numerous fuel drains at piers and boatyards in the uk.}

Removal of Waste Fuel

Got an old fuel tank in the rear of your premises with old, useless or contaminated fuel? We are able to help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to several domestic and industrial properties in Kent to deal with draining and disposing of fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to allow us to get rid of and dispose of waste fuel legally and safely. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a portable bowser, or perhaps even numerous drums in a storage shed, assuming that we are able to access it, we can empty it for you.

Out of Fuel Services

Run out of fuel in Stonecrouch (out of gas - as an American might say)? We perform a comprehensive Kent Out of Fuel Service. We're able to get out to re-fill the car in cases where you are stuck on a motorway, roadside far from a petrol station, or even at your home. Our techs can attend with 10-20 litres of fuel (at pump prices) and refill your vehicle. They are also able to deal with the usual troubles which may accompany running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not starting, as well as flat batteries caused by over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Stonecrouch, Kent

Petrol in Diesel Stonecrouch - Stonecrouch Fuel Removal

A customer had broken down just near a road in Stonecrouch. His Ford car had ceased functioning and he'd no clue what was awry until eventually he noticed he put the wrong fuel in his diesel car. He rang us to get a fuel drain and that is when he told us: "I cannot believe that I did not know that I put the incorrect fuel in my car." He said that he had got very little sleep the evening before and that must have been the reason why.