Wrong Fuel in Car Othery, Somerset

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Othery

Petrol in your diesel car in Othery? You've come to the right place. We are here to assist you in this hour of need and get you moving once more with our expert fuel removal assistance.

It was before 6 pm on a Monday and although we were guaranteed a dry evening, it hadn't ceased raining! Ryan and me were seated going over the weekend's football rankings, ready for the 8th call for the day to arrive. In due time we received the phone call from a lovely woman on a business trip who had gone to the Texaco filling station in Othery and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Nissan hire car in error. She was somewhat distressed by the sounds of it, stating "I cannot believe I've wrecked the vehicle! I'm so accustomed to putting petrol in my petrol car I had didn't remember that I was running a diesel!" I just advised her to relax and not to be concerned, also that things like this regrettably can happen. She managed to get the car into a protected spot and, as it was no more than a few minutes away from us, we were able to arrive at her right away. The wrong fuel was drained so she was able to get back to the Premier Inn she was residing in. Despite the fact we got extremely wet, it was all worth it to see her drive home contented and not so worried. One more misfuel correction in Somerset done well in my mind!

If you've put the wrong fuel in the car and one way or another were able to get where you were going or have come to a stand-still on the road - we can certainly help you out. Our service plan is fully mobile and we will be able to come out irrespective of wherever you are and have the automobile drained, cleansed and running again in no time - and at a fair price!

Provided Services:

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

AdBlue In your Fuel

Throughout Somerset we have noticed a lot more cases of AdBlue contamination whereby a person has put AdBlue into their diesel fuel tank. This is to a certain extent as a consequence of people not understanding the way to work with it (note: it is not a fuel additive), and to some extent simply because the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are normally directly adjacent to each other on the automobile.

Now, exactly what is the problem with putting AdBlue in a diesel car? As AdBlue is predominantly deionised water, it is almost the same as pouring water into your tank. Diesel and water don't mix in any way and attempting to run a diesel car on water does not work. In addition to this, the urea is incredibly corrosive to the fuel system lines and seals and is more prone to crystalising, obstructing injectors and filters.

In the event that you poured AdBlue in the fuel tank drain it asap. And of course never turn over the vehicle - not even to move it into a parking spot. Assuming you have started the vehicle you would almost certainly have to have the entire fuel system flushed and fuel filters replaced.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, no matter whether it is unleaded petrol or diesel, is definitely a serious issue to handle in a vehicle - specifically in modern day common-rail engines. Water in the diesel or petrol can certainly produce idling issues, uneven running, excessive smoke and, if it is not sorted out fully, quite possibly damaged injectors. Water in petrol is less complicated to clean out as compared to water in diesel - largely because diesel is an oil. Even so we are able to deal with both situations rather simply.

Be aware however that in the event that the vehicle has been started with the fuel contaminated with water it will more than likely require a new fuel filter fitted seeing that the previous one will undoubtedly be wholly wet and unusable.

Boat Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the incorrect fuel, or even dirty fuel (most commonly water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help get it out. Providing the boat is either dry-docked, or situated near enough to an automobile parking bay we will be able to gain access to the fuel storage tanks and drain out the fuel. We've completed quite a few fuel drains at docks and boatyards nationwide.}

Removal of Waste Fuel

Got a fuel reservoir lying at the back of the garden full of unwanted and old, useless or degraded fuel? We could help you to get rid of it. We have been called out to quite a few privately owned and business premises in Somerset to deal with removing and disposing of fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to enable us to remove and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. Whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a portable bowser, or even some containers in a shed, assuming that we can get to it, we are able to drain it.

Out of Fuel Services

Run out of fuel in Othery (out of gas - as our American cousins might say)? We run a comprehensive Somerset Out of Fuel Service. We are able to help to refill your car if you are stranded on a motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or just at your home. Our technicians can come out to you with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (acquired at pump price) and fill your automobile. They can also fix any of the common problems that can go along with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not starting, or even flat batteries as a result of over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Othery, Somerset

Fuel Removal Othery - Othery Wrong Fuel

I had appreciated a wonderful evening golfing during the weekend and felt contented with myself the next working day as I set out to assist a new couple on vacation in Othery. They had stopped after adding diesel in their Dacia, and were about an hour away. I arrived at their location and laughed while I heard to the lady chastising her spouse for actually being so confused. "How could you possibly manage to put the wrong fuel in the vehicle?" she told him. I tried to clarify that this goes on everyday in Somerset and that it is absolutely nothing to worry about, nevertheless he yet still had an ear bashing. Unlucky boy. At any rate, I extracted the contaminated fuel, flushed the motor and filled them up with the right fuel. Watching them drive away I mouthed good bye and wondered what her indoors would ask me if ever I made the exact same blunder... I would under no circumstances hear the end of it!