Wrong Fuel in Car Capton, Somerset

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Capton

If you've unfortunately put the wrong fuel in your car and now need a fuel drain you are very likely browsing the internet hunting for a swift, dependable, skilled and a relatively inexpensive wrong fuel removal company in Capton or Somerset. We are the service to aid you!

It was just before seven pm on a Wednesday and though we were promised a dry and fresh night, it hadn't stopped raining! Dan and me were sitting there commenting on the recent golf rankings, prepared for the 8th telephone call for the day to come in. Eventually we had the call from a woman on a company expedition who had arrived at the Texaco petrol garage in Capton and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Land Rover lease car in error. The unfortunate lady was fairly troubled it seemed, saying "I still can't believe that I've destroyed the car! I am just so accustomed to putting petrol in my petrol vehicle that I completely didn't remember I was operating a diesel!" We instructed her to take it easy and not to fret, and also that such things unfortunately can happen. She managed to maneuver the car into a protected space and, as it was only a few minutes away from our van, we could arrive at the customer fairly quickly. The contaminated fuel was removed so she was able to go home to the hotel she was staying at. Although we got extremely drenched, it was all worthwhile to see her drive home satisfied and not so concerned. Yet another fuel drain in Somerset well done in my mind!

Put the incorrect fuel in your car and one way or another succeeded to get to your destination or have broken down on the side of the road - we can certainly assist. Our service plan is entirely mobile and we can easily come out irrespective of exactly where you are and have the vehicle drained, emptied and working just as before very quickly - and for a cost-effective price!

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AdBlue In Diesel

Throughout Somerset we are noticing increasingly more cases of AdBlue contamination wherein a person has put AdBlue into their diesel tank. This is mainly thanks to drivers not understanding the right way to use it (please note: it is not a fuel additive), and partially due to the fact that the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are generally directly next to one another on the vehicle.

Now, exactly what is the problem with putting AdBlue in your diesel tank? Seeing as the product is mostly ionised water, it's nearly as good as pouring water in your tank. Diesel and water do not ever blend at all and trying to run a diesel car on water will not work. In addition, the urea is highly corrosive to fuel system pipes and seals and is more prone to crystallisation, clogging injectors and filters.

If perhaps you put AdBlue into the fuel tank get it drained as soon as possible. And obviously don't switch on the car - not even to shift it to a parking place. If you did start the car you would in all probability need to have the whole fuel system cleaned and filters replaced.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, irrespective of whether it's unleaded or diesel, is certainly a serious issue to deal with in a car - particularly in modern-day common-rail engines. Having water in fuel will often result in idling difficulties, irregular running, increased smoke and, if not taken care of properly, quite possibly ruined injectors. Water in petrol is less difficult to remove than water in diesel - this is mainly because diesel is an oil. However we are able to resolve both situations pretty expediently.

Bear in mind though that any time the vehicle was started with the water contamination it will most likely need a new fuel filter to be fitted seeing as the old one will likely be totally wet and unusable.

Motorboat Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the incorrect fuel, or even polluted fuel (most typically water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help you remove it. Provided that the boat is either dry-docked, or moored near to a vehicle parking spot we should be able to access the storage and remove the contaminated fuel. We have carried out numerous fuel drains at docks and boatyards nationwide.}

Waste Fuel Removal

Got an old fuel container lying in the rear of your garden containing aged, unusable or degraded fuel? We are able to help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to several domestic and business premises in Somerset for the purpose of draining and disposing of fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to allow us to extract and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a mobile bowser, or perhaps some containers in an outbuilding, if we are able to reach it, we can drain it for you.

Run Out of Fuel Assistance

Run out of fuel in Capton (out of gas - as an American might say)? We run a complete Somerset Run Out of Fuel Service. We are able to help to re-fill the car any time you are stranded on a motorway, roadside in the middle of nowhere, or even at home. Our specialists can come to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (bought at pump price) to refill your vehicle. They will be able to take care of the standard troubles which may go along with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not starting, or maybe flat batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Capton, Somerset

Wrong Fuel Drain Capton - Capton Vehicle Misfuel

A man called us from Capton to say he had foolishly piped petrol in his diesel Volkswagen. "I can't believe it! I can't believe I put unleaded in my lovely diesel car!" It only took our engineer roughly fifty minutes to completely drain the incorrect fuel from the vehicle. He meticulously purged the fuel lines, filter and pumps and then put fresh fuel in the vehicle. The customer was delighted and it hadn't cost him car dealership prices to have the job properly performed.