Wrong Fuel in Car Hunston, West Sussex

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Hunston

If you've put the wrong fuel in your car in Hunston (petrol in diesel Hunston) we are the people you need to get in touch with. We operate throughout the whole of the Hunston vicinity and all surrounding locations.

It was before 8 pm on a Friday and though we were promised a dry and fresh afternoon, it hadn't stopped pouring! Ray and I were resting talking over the rugby rankings, waiting around for the sixth job that day to come in. Finally we got a call from a young lady on a business excursion who had gone to the Sainsburys petrol station in Hunston and filled petrol in her diesel Renault rental car. She was very distressed it seemed, crying "I simply cannot believe that I have wrecked the vehicle! I am so used to filling up my petrol car that I had forgot that I was running a diesel!" I told her to calm down and not to be concerned, also that these things regrettably happen. She had managed to relocate the vehicle into a protected area and, as it was no more than a few minutes from the office, we could find her quickly. The wrong fuel was cleaned up and removed and she could go home to the Travelodge she was residing in. Despite the fact we got thoroughly wet, it was all worthwhile to watch her drive away relaxed and less worried. Another job in West Sussex done well in my opinion!

In the event you might have put petrol in your diesel automobile in Hunston we most certainly are the guys you need to call. We cover the entirety of the Hunston region and all adjoining counties.

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AdBlue In Diesel

All around West Sussex we have discovered a growing number of instances of AdBlue contamination when a person has put AdBlue inside their diesel fuel tank. This is mainly stemming from motorists being unsure of the right way to use it (remember: it is not a fuel additive), and partly simply because the inlets for diesel and AdBlue are often right adjacent to each other on the automobile.

So, precisely what is the problem with putting AdBlue in the diesel tank? Seeing as AdBlue is mostly deionised water, it's just like pouring water in your tank. Diesel and water don't mix in the slightest and trying to run a diesel car on water is not going to work. Furthermore, the urea is incredibly corrosive to the fuel system pipes and seals and is prone to crystalising, clogging injectors and filters.

In the event that you have put AdBlue into your fuel tank drain it at the earliest opportunity. And most definitely never switch on the vehicle - not even to shift it from the pump. In the event that you have started the car you may very likely have to have the entire fuel system purged and filters changed out.

Water contaminated fuel

Water contaminated fuel, irrespective of whether it is unleaded or diesel, tends to be a serious condition to handle in a car - particularly in modern day common-rail engines. Having water in the fuel tank is likely to produce idling issues, uneven running, abnormal smoke and, if it's not sorted out effectively, potentially ruined injectors. Water in petrol is a lot easier to get rid of than water in diesel - primarily due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we are able to solve both circumstances rather quickly.

Remember however that in the event that the vehicle has been run on the fuel contaminated with water it will likely require a new fuel filter to be fitted since the previous one will probably be completely wet and unusable.

Boat Fuel Drains

If you have the incorrect fuel, or contaminated fuel (most commonly water contaminated or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help drain it. Provided that the boat is either dry-docked, or parked near to a vehicle parking bay we will be able to reach the storage tanks and remove the fuel. We've carried out numerous fuel drains at piers and boatyards in the uk.}

Disposal of Waste Fuel

Have a fuel tank sitting at the back of your premises containing out of date, useless or contaminated fuel? We can help you to dispose of it. We've been called out to several domestic and business properties in West Sussex to deal with taking away and recycling fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to allow us to get rid of and dispose of waste fuel safely and legally. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean tank, a portable bowser, or even several containers in a storage shed, as long as we are able to reach it, we are able to drain it for you.

Re-Fueling Service

Out of fuel in Hunston (out of gas - as our American cousins would say)? We operate a complete West Sussex Out of Fuel Service. We will come to refill the car in the event that you are stuck on a motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or even at home. Our technicians can attend with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (purchased at pump price) and fill up the car. They will fix any of the most common troubles which can go along with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle unable to restart, or even dead batteries resulting from over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Hunston, West Sussex

Vehicle Misfuel Hunston - Hunston Wrong Fuel

I'd had a terrific afternoon cycling on my off day and felt delighted with myself the following morning as I set out to help a new family on vacation in Hunston. They had stopped after filling petrol into their Kia, and were around an hour away. I turned up at their position and laughed while I heard to the gal telling off her hubby for being so stupid. "Precisely how could you even be able to put the wrong fuel in the car?" she said to him. I tried to tell her that this kind of thing comes to pass regularly in West Sussex and that it is nothing at all to worry about, even so he all the same had an ear bashing by his missus. Unfortunate guy. In any case, I cleaned up and removed all of the contaminated fuel, flushed the fuel system and gave it some right fuel. While watching them drive off I mouthed goodbye and thought about what my missus would ask me if I made the very same error... I would never ever live it down!