Wrong Fuel in Car Palmers Cross, Surrey

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Palmers Cross

Each and every day in Palmers Cross there are customers exactly like you who unluckily have put the incorrect kind of fuel in their vehicle. If you are researching for a speedy and dependable fuel drain specialist to assist you, in that case search no further. Our team of SPA licensed mechanics are accessible 24/7 to aid you at the side of the road with the correct equipment to do a fuel drain on your car fast.

It was about eight pm on a Tuesday and even though we were assured a dry and fresh evening, it had not given up on raining! Dan and me were relaxing there discussing the football, waiting around for the next fuel drain to arrive. Inevitably we had the phone call from a young lady on a company excursion who had arrived at the Tesco petrol garage in Palmers Cross and filled the wrong fuel in a diesel Volkswagen lease car. She was quite affected it seemed, telling me "I simply cannot believe I've ruined the vehicle! I am just so used to putting unleaded in my petrol vehicle I had forgot that I was using a diesel!" We advised her to relax and not to worry, and that such things happen. She managed to maneuver the vehicle into a protected position and, seeing as it was just a few minutes away from our van, we were able to arrive at the lady right away. The wrong fuel was extracted so she was able to return to the Travelodge she was staying at. Even though we got thoroughly soaked, it was all rewarding seeing her drive off relaxed and much less worried. Another job in Surrey done well in my opinion!

Unleaded in a diesel car? Whether or not the car has been driven we can rectify the issue and complete a comprehensive drain and purge - in the majority of cases this will have your vehicle going properly again immediately. We come to you. We are fully mobile and carry all the apparatus required. We have specialised fuel retrieval tools on board and are knowledgeable in all types of vehicles.

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AdBlue In Diesel

All over Surrey we have identified a lot more cases of AdBlue contamination whereby somebody has poured AdBlue directly into their diesel fuel tank. This is to a degree caused by drivers not knowing the right way to use it (important: it is not a fuel additive), and in part because the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are usually directly next to one another on the vehicle.

Now, precisely what is the trouble with putting AdBlue in the diesel vehicle? As AdBlue is primarily deionised water, it is nearly as good as putting water in to your tank. Diesel and water don't mix at all and attempting to run a diesel car on water will never work. Moreover, the urea is extremely corrosive to the fuel system lines and seals and is at risk of crystalising, damaging injectors and fuel filters.

In the case you have put AdBlue in a fuel tank drain it as soon as possible. And obviously take care not to start the engine - not even to maneuver it into a parking bay. Assuming you did start the vehicle you would in all probability need to have the full fuel system flushed and filters replaced.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, no matter whether it is unleaded petrol or diesel, tends to be a serious issue to deal with in an automobile - especially in more modern common-rail engines. Putting water in the fuel tank can produce idling issues, uneven running, increased smoke and, if it is not dealt with properly, quite possibly ruined injectors. Water in petrol is quicker to drain compared to water in diesel - this is mostly because diesel is an oil. However we are able to resolve both cases pretty expediently.

Bear in mind however that if the vehicle was started on the water contaminated fuel it will quite possible need a new fuel filter fitted seeing that the old one will undoubtedly be completely wet and unusable.

Marine Fuel Drains

If you have the incorrect fuel, or even polluted fuel (most typically water contaminated or degraded fuel) in a boat we can certainly help drain it. Provided that the boat is either dry-docked, or parked near enough to parking spot we can reach the storage tanks and remove the contaminated fuel. We've carried out many fuel drains at piers and boatyards in the uk.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Got an old fuel container sitting in the rear of your garden containing aged, useless or degraded fuel? We can help you to get rid of it. We have been called out to a number of domestic and commercial properties in Surrey to deal with removing and recycling fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to enable us to extract and dispose of waste fuel safely and legally. Whether the fuel storage is a subterranean reservoir, a portable bowser, or perhaps a number of drums in a storage shed, assuming that we are able to access it, we can certainly drain it.

Re-Fueling Services

Out of fuel in Palmers Cross (out of gas - as the Americans would say)? We operate a comprehensive Surrey Out of Fuel Service. We're able to help to refill your vehicle if you are having difficulty on a motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or possibly even at your home. Our engineers can come to you with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (at cost) to refill your car. They are also able to handle any of the normal issues which might accompany running out of fuel - for example airlocks, vehicle unable to start, as well as dead batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Palmers Cross, Surrey

Wrong Fuel Drain Palmers Cross - Palmers Cross Vehicle Misfuel

A while back a man telephoned us just after his Renault stopped on a road in Palmers Cross. He had inadvertently put the wrong fuel in his diesel vehicle and got as far as the road before needing to give up. It was still in the early hours of the morning and our technician, who resides nearby, was with him in approximately a quarter hour. We were able to drain the incorrect fuel and put fresh diesel back into the car. "Many kudos to you for your fast response, and in particular at 1 a.m., I truly appreciate it."