Wrong Fuel in Car Dorsington, Warwickshire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Dorsington

Incorrect fuel in your car in Dorsington? You've come to the right place. We are here to assist you in this hour of need and get you moving once again with our specialist fuel removal services.

It was after ten pm on a Saturday and though we were guaranteed a dry evening, it hadn't stopped pouring down rain! Brian and I were sitting there talking over the recent tennis rankings, waiting for the seventh fuel drain for the day to arrive. Eventually we had the call from a lady on a company trip who had arrived at the BP filling station in Dorsington and put the wrong fuel in a diesel Mitsubishi rental car. She was pretty agitated it seemed, stating "I simply can't believe I've ruined the car! I am just so used to putting unleaded in my petrol car that I completely did not remember that I was operating a diesel!" I advised her to calm down and not to worry, and also that things like this regrettably often happen. She managed to maneuver the vehicle to a safe space and, seeing that it was just a few minutes off from our van, we were able to find the woman almost instantly. The wrong fuel was extracted and she was able to return to the Premier Inn she was staying in. Even though we got extremely drenched, it was all worth it seeing her drive away relaxed and a lot less anxious. One more misfuel correction in Warwickshire well done in my books!

Petrol in your diesel motor vehicle in Dorsington? Welcome to Wrong Fuel SoS. Contact us and find out how we could help to get you moving again.

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AdBlue Contamination

All over Warwickshire we have found progressively more occurrences of AdBlue contamination wherein someone has poured AdBlue inside their diesel tank. This is partially a result of drivers not understanding the way to to make use of (be aware: it is not a fuel additive), and in part because the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are frequently directly near to each other on the vehicle.

Well, what's the problem with having AdBlue in the diesel tank? Since AdBlue is mainly ionised water, it's almost the same as putting water in your tank. Diesel and water do not ever mix in any way and trying to run a diesel car on water will not work. Furthermore, the urea is seriously corrosive to fuel system lines and seals and is more prone to crystalising, obstructing injectors and fuel filters.

If you find you have put AdBlue in your fuel tank remove it at once. And absolutely don't crank the motor - not even to maneuver it off of the pump. Assuming you have started the car you would almost certainly have to have the full fuel system cleaned and fuel filters replaced.

Water contaminated fuel

Water contaminated fuel, whether it's unleaded or diesel, is definitely a serious matter to take care of in an automobile - especially in modern day common-rail engines. Putting water in your fuel tank may well cause idling issues, lumpy running, excessive smoke and, if it's not remedied fully, in some cases blown injectors. Having water in petrol is a lot easier to remove than water in diesel - mainly due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we can solve both situations very quickly.

You should know though that in the event that the vehicle has been run on the water contamination it will quite possible need a new fuel filter to be installed as the old one will likely be totally water-logged and unusable.

Marine Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the wrong fuel, or perhaps polluted fuel (most commonly water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can certainly help remove it. Assuming that the boat is either dry-docked, or parked close enough to a car or truck parking spot we can gain access to the storage tanks and remove the fuel. We have performed many fuel drains at piers and boatyards throughout the country.}

Waste Fuel Disposal

Have a fuel container placed in the rear of your garden with unwanted, useless or degraded fuel? We're able to help you to dispose of it. We have been called out to a number of privately owned and commercial properties in Warwickshire 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 legally and safely. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is an underground container, a mobile bowser, or possibly even a few drums in an outbuilding, as long as we are able to access it, we can certainly empty it.

Out of Fuel Support

Run out of fuel in Dorsington (out of gas - as the Americans would say)? We run a full Warwickshire Run Out of Fuel Service. We're able to get out to fill up your vehicle any time you are stuck on the motorway, roadside far from a petrol station, or perhaps even at your home. Our techs can come to you with 10-20 litres of fuel (bought at cost) to refill the car. They will be able to fix the most common troubles that might go with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle failing to restart, and even flat batteries caused by over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Dorsington, Warwickshire

Wrong Fuel Dorsington - Dorsington Wrong Fuel in Car

I'd had a perfect afternoon golfing during my holiday and felt contented with myself the next day as I set out to help a new couple on vacation in Dorsington. They'd broken down after putting diesel in their Honda, and were close to half an hour's travel away. I emerged at their location and smirked as I listened to the wife chastising her spouse for being so daft. "How could you possibly manage to fill up by using the wrong fuel?" she asked him. I attempted to explain that this problem happens on a regular basis in Warwickshire and that it's in reality nothing at all to be concerned about, but he in spite of everything got an ear bashing by his better half. Unlucky chap. Anyhow, I removed the wrong fuel, gave the fuel system a flush and gave them some proper fuel. Watching as they drove away I waved bon voyage and wondered what her indoors would ask me if I did the same thing... I'd personally under no circumstances hear the end of it!