Wrong Fuel in Car Grindon, Staffordshire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Grindon

On a daily basis in Grindon you will discover customers just like you who unfortunately have filled the incorrect type of fuel in their car. If perhaps you are searching for a rapid and reputable fuel drain technician to aid you, well then search no more. Our business is SPA licensed, and can provide national cover for anyone who has accidentally tanked up with the wrong fuel.

It was close to ten pm on a Monday and despite the fact that we were assured a dry evening, it had not given up on pouring down rain! Ryan and I were seated talking over the recent sports rankings, ready for the next fuel drain to come in. In due time we got the phone call from a girl on a business trip who had gone to the Sainsburys petrol station in Grindon and put the wrong fuel in her diesel Kia rental by mistake. She was quite affected apparently, saying "I can not believe that I have destroyed the car! I'm just so familiar with putting unleaded in my petrol vehicle that I totally did not remember I was operating a diesel!" I told her to settle back and not to be concerned, also that things like this regrettably can happen. She was able to get the car to a protected area and, as it was only a few minutes from us, we could get to the customer rather quickly. The contaminated fuel was extracted and she was able to once again go back to the Travelodge she was living in. Although we got extremely wet, it was all worthwhile to watch her drive off contented and not so anxious. One more job in Staffordshire done well in my mind!

In the case you might have mistakenly put the incorrect fuel in a car and at this point need to have the fuel extracted you are probably searching the internet searching for a fast, reputable, proficient and affordable wrong fuel removal service in Grindon or Staffordshire. In fact, we are the people to aid you!

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AdBlue In Diesel

In Staffordshire we have seen a lot more occurrences of AdBlue contamination wherein someone has poured AdBlue right into their diesel fuel tank. This is partly as a result of people not understanding how to work with it (note: it's in reality not a fuel additive), and to some extent because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are typically right near to one another on the vehicle.

Well, what exactly is the matter with having AdBlue in your diesel vehicle? Seeing as AdBlue is mostly ionised water, it is actually as bad as putting water in your tank. Diesel and water do not ever blend whatsoever and trying to run a diesel car on water does not work. Additionally, the urea is particularly corrosive to your fuel system hoses and seals and is more prone to crystallisation, clogging injectors and filters.

If you find you poured AdBlue in the fuel tank empty it as quickly as possible. And certainly never start the vehicle - not even to maneuver it into a parking area. If perhaps you have started the car you will in all probability need to have the entire fuel system purged and fuel filters changed out.

Fuel contaminated with water

Fuel contaminated with water, no matter whether it's unleaded petrol or diesel, is definitely an important matter to address in a car - specifically in modern-day common-rail engines. Water in the fuel may cause idling problems, irregular running, increased smoke and, if it's not taken care of correctly, possibly broken injectors. Having water in petrol is easier to remove when compared with water in diesel - mainly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we can deal with both circumstances pretty easily.

Be aware however that if the vehicle was run on the water contaminated fuel it will probably require a new fuel filter to be installed as the old one will be wholly water-logged and unusable.

Motorboat Fuel Drains

If there is the incorrect fuel, or perhaps dirty fuel (most commonly water contaminated or old fuel) in a boat we can help remove it. Assuming that the boat is either on land, or parked close to a vehicle parking bay we are able to gain access to the tanks and drain out the contaminated fuel. We have undertaken quite a few fuel drains at marinas and boatyards throughout the country.}

Waste Fuel Management

Have an old fuel container in the rear of your premises full of unwanted and old, useless or degraded fuel? We could help you to dispose of it. We have been called out to several privately owned and industrial properties in Staffordshire for the purpose of draining and disposing of fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to enable us to extract and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean container, a portable bowser, or perhaps even numerous containers in a garage, if we can get to it, we can certainly drain it.

Re-Fueling Services

Out of fuel in Grindon (out of gas - as an American would say)? We perform a complete Staffordshire Run Out of Fuel Service. We can easily get out to re-fill your car in cases where you are stuck on a motorway, roadside far from a petrol station, or perhaps even at home. Our specialists can attend with 10-20 litres of fuel (bought at pump price) and fill the car. They can also handle the usual problems which can go with running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle not starting, and even flat batteries as a result of over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Grindon, Staffordshire

Fuel Removal Grindon - Grindon Fuel Drain

I enjoyed a wonderful evening hiking during my off day and was feeling satisfied with myself the next working day as I set off to assist a young couple who were away in Grindon. They had pulled over after putting diesel in their Peugeot, and the car was roughly half an hour's travel away. I got there at their position and laughed to myself as I heard to the wife telling her man off for being so silly. "Exactly how could you possibly be able to fill the car up with the wrong fuel?" she told him. I attempted to clarify that this occurs on a regular basis in Staffordshire and that it's nothing at all to fret about, however he yet still had an earful by his better half. Unfortunate lad. Anyhow, I extracted the wrong fuel, flushed the motor and gave them some correct fuel. Watching as they drove away I waved farewell and wondered what my missus would ask me if perhaps I did the exact same thing... I'd personally under no circumstances live it down!