Wrong Fuel in Car Hillside, Wiltshire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Hillside

Did you realise that there are over 150,000 instances of customers filling their vehicle using the wrong sort of fuel every twelve months? If perhaps you've done the same in Hillside, it's possible that we can help. Our crew of SPA licensed mechanics are on hand 24 hours a day to aid you at the side of the road with the proper equipment to carry out a fuel drain on your car quickly.

It was about seven pm on a Monday and despite the fact that we were guaranteed a dry and fresh afternoon, it had not ceased pouring! Paul and I were sitting discussing the rugby results, waiting for the 6th fuel drain that day to arrive. In due time we had a call from a young lady on a business trip who had pulled into the Tesco filling station in Hillside and filled petrol in her diesel Vauxhall rental car by mistake. The poor thing was somewhat agitated apparently, stating "I cannot believe I have destroyed the car! I'm just so accustomed to putting petrol in my petrol car that I totally didn't remember that I was driving a diesel!" I just instructed her to settle back and not to worry, and that things like this sadly often happen. She managed to get the car into a safe spot and, seeing as it was no more than a short distance off from where we were, we could arrive at the customer without delay. The contaminated fuel was extracted and she could get back to the hotel she was living in. Despite the fact that we got thoroughly drenched, it was all worth the effort to see her drive home contented and not so anxious. Another job in Wiltshire well done in my opinion!

Petrol in your diesel car in Hillside? You've found yourself in the correct people. We are able to help you in your hour of need and get you running once more with our dedicated fuel removal service.

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AdBlue Contamination

Throughout Wiltshire we have encountered more and more instances of AdBlue contamination wherein a person has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is mainly a result of motorists not being aware of the way to use it (be aware: it is in fact not a fuel additive), and to some extent due to the fact that the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are usually right close to each other on the vehicle.

Now, exactly what is the issue with putting AdBlue in your diesel vehicle? As AdBlue is predominantly ionised water, it is actually as bad as pouring water in to your tank. Diesel and water don't mix in any way and attempting to run a diesel car on water will never work. Also, the urea is highly corrosive to your fuel system pipes and seals and is susceptible to crystalising, blocking injectors and fuel filters.

If you have put AdBlue into the fuel tank get it drained at the earliest opportunity. And certainly don't start the car - not even to move it off the pump. In case you did start the vehicle you may in all likelihood need to have the entire fuel system purged and fuel filters replaced.

Fuel contaminated with water

Fuel contaminated with water, regardless of whether it's unleaded petrol or diesel, is certainly a significant issue to handle in a car - particularly in modern day common-rail engines. Having water inside your fuel tank may well cause idling difficulties, irregular running, increased smoke and, if it is not dealt with properly, potentially blown injectors. Having water in petrol is less complicated to clean out in comparison with water in diesel - mostly because diesel is an oil. Even so we are able to take care of both circumstances quite swiftly.

Remember however that in the event that the vehicle was run on the water contamination it will most likely need a new fuel filter to be fitted because the previous one will likely be totally water-logged and ineffective.

Marine Fuel Drains

If it turns out there is the wrong fuel, or perhaps contaminated fuel (most commonly water contaminated or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help you drain it. Provided that the boat is either dry-docked, or moored near to a car parking bay we are able to access the storage tanks and remove the fuel. We have performed numerous fuel drains at docks and boatyards in the uk.}

Waste Fuel Management

Have an old fuel container laying at the back of the garden full of out of date, unusable or degraded fuel? We can help you to get rid of it. We have been called out to several domestic and business premises in Wiltshire for the purpose of removing and disposing of fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to be able to remove and dispose of waste fuel legally and safely. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is an underground reservoir, a mobile bowser, or even some drums in a storage shed, as long as we can reach it, we can certainly drain it for you.

Run Out of Fuel Service

Run out of fuel in Hillside (out of gas - as an American would say)? We run a comprehensive Wiltshire Run Out of Fuel Service. We can come to re-fill your car if you are stuck on the motorway, on the side of the road far from a petrol station, or even at your home. Our engineers can come to you with 10-20 litres of the right fuel (bought at pump price) to refill the car. They will be able to deal with the typical troubles which could go with running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle not restarting, , as well as flat batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Hillside, Wiltshire

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The other day a driver contacted us after his MG broke down along a street in Hillside. He had by accident put the incorrect fuel in the diesel vehicle and got so far as the road before having to stop. It was really early in the day and our technical engineer, who stays not far away, got to him in about 20 minutes. We managed to take out the wrong fuel and put fresh diesel back in the vehicle. "Thank you for your fast response, and in particular at 6 a.m., I appreciate it."