Wrong Fuel in Car Knowle Green, Surrey

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Knowle Green

If you've put the wrong fuel in your car and right now want a fuel drain you are in all likelihood browsing the web searching for a fast, dependable, professional and price effective fuel drain company in Knowle Green or Surrey. We are the specialists for you!

It was about six pm on a Thursday and while we were promised a dry night, it had not given up on pouring down rain! Ryan and me were sitting talking about the sports results, at the ready for the 6th telephone call that day to arrive. Before long we had a phone call from a lady on a company excursion who had gone to the Texaco petrol station in Knowle Green and put petrol in her diesel Land Rover rental in error. The poor lady was somewhat troubled apparently, stating "I still can't believe that I've messed up the vehicle! I'm just so familiar with filling up my petrol vehicle that I had forgot that I was running a diesel!" We instructed her to calm down and not to fret, and that such things regrettably do happen. She managed to move the vehicle to a safe position and, since it was only a few minutes away from our van, we could get to her almost instantly. The wrong fuel was cleaned up and removed so she could once again go back to the hotel she was lodging in. Despite the fact we got pretty drenched, it was all worth the effort to see her drive away contented and a lot less apprehensive. Another job in Surrey done well in my books!

Petrol in your diesel car in Knowle Green? You've come to the perfect place. We aim to help you in this hour of need and get you going once again with our expert fuel drain assistance.

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

AdBlue In Your Diesel

Throughout Surrey we are encountering progressively more occurrences of AdBlue contamination where someone has poured AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is partially thanks to drivers not understanding the right way to to make use of (note: it is actually not a fuel additive), and in part due to the fact that the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are generally right next to each other on the automobile.

So, what is the issue with putting AdBlue in a diesel car? Seeing as AdBlue is predominantly ionised water, it's like putting water into your tank. Diesel and water really don't mix in any way and trying to run a diesel car on water will not work. Moreover, the urea is incredibly corrosive to the fuel system hoses and seals and is at risk of crystalising, clogging injectors and filters.

If you have put AdBlue in the fuel tank empty it as soon as possible. And obviously be careful not to start the motor - not even to move it to a parking spot. In case you have started the car you would likely need to have the entire fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, whether it is unleaded petrol or diesel, is usually an important matter to handle in an automobile - particularly in modern-day common-rail engines. Water in the diesel or petrol can certainly lead to idling problems, lumpy running, excessive smoke and, if it's not dealt with correctly, possibly blown injectors. Water in petrol is quicker to remove when compared with water in diesel - this is primarily because diesel is an oil. In spite of this we can resolve both situations fairly swiftly.

Take note though that as long as the vehicle has been run on the fuel contaminated with water it will probably require a new fuel filter fitted since the previous one will be totally wet and ineffective.

Boat Fuel Drains

In the event that there is the incorrect fuel, or dirty fuel (most commonly water contamination or old fuel) in a boat we can certainly get it out. Provided that the boat is either on land, or parked close enough to a vehicle parking bay we will be able to gain access to the fuel storage and remove the contaminated fuel. We've succesfully done numerous fuel drains at piers and boatyards across the country.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Got a fuel tank sitting at the rear of your garden with aged, useless or degraded fuel? We could help you to get rid of it. We've been called out to quite a few domestic and business premises in Surrey for the purpose of draining and recycling fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to be able to extract and recycle waste fuel legally and safely. No matter if the fuel storage is an underground container, a portable bowser, or perhaps a number of drums in a shed, provided that we can access it, we can empty it.

Out of Fuel Services

Run out of fuel in Knowle Green (out of gas - as the Americans might say)? We run a comprehensive Surrey Run Out of Fuel Service. We're able to come to fill up the car any time you are having difficulty on a motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or even at your home. Our engineers can come out to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (at cost) and refill the car. They will take care of any of the normal problems which may accompany running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not starting, as well as dead batteries resulting from over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Knowle Green, Surrey

Wrong Fuel in Car Knowle Green - Knowle Green Vehicle Misfuel

I had a perfect afternoon cycling on my off day and felt delighted the following day as I headed out to assist a new family on holiday in Knowle Green. They had broken down after adding diesel in their Porsche, and they were about an hour's drive away. I showed up at their location and smirked while I heard to the lady telling her husband off for turning out to be so stupid. "Exactly how could you even be able to fill up by using the wrong fuel?" she told him. I tried to clarify that this goes on quite frequently in Surrey and that it is nothing at all to be concerned about, nonetheless he still got an ear bashing by his wife. Poor guy. Anyways, I removed the contaminated fuel, gave the engine a flush and filled it up with the appropriate fuel. While watching them drive away I waved farewell and wondered what my missus would ask me if perhaps I made the same mistake... I would personally under no circumstances live it down!