Wrong Fuel in Car Folkestone, Kent

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Folkestone

So you've gone and misfuelled your car in Folkestone and are wondering exactly how to correct the problem. Seeing that you are browsing this then that implies you are in any case on the correct path. Pretty much all you ought to do now is contact us in order that we can come out to sort your car out. So why us? Perfect question. We're professional fuel retrieval and drainage experts. Wholly certified and expert in engaging with all types of vehicles.

It was before ten pm on a Wednesday and even though we were assured a dry and fresh day, it hadn't stopped raining! Ray and me were relaxing going over the tennis rankings, at the ready for the seventh telephone call that day to come in. In due time we had the phone call from a young lady on a company trip who had arrived at the Esso petrol garage in Folkestone and filled petrol in her diesel Volvo hire car in error. The poor lady was very troubled by the sounds of it, telling me "I cannot believe that I've wrecked the vehicle! I am just so used to filling my petrol vehicle I had forgot I was operating a diesel!" I told her to calm down and not to fret, and that things like this regrettably do happen. She managed to maneuver the car to a safe area and, seeing that it was only a few miles off from us, we were able to arrive at the customer rather quickly. The contaminated fuel was drained so she could once again go back to the Travelodge she was staying at. Despite the fact we got really soaked, it was all rewarding seeing her drive away relaxed and not so anxious. Another fuel drain in Kent well done in my books!

If you have unleaded in a diesel car or truck, or even diesel in the petrol automobile (and incredibly most people do this at least once eventually) - we deal with it there and then. Wrong Fuel SoS' seasoned technicians are on call 24 hours a day. Just call our rapid response number and one will come out, drain the contaminated fuel and get you quickly back on the road.

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AdBlue In your Fuel

All over Kent we have encountered a lot more occurrences of AdBlue contamination when an individual has poured AdBlue directly into their diesel tank. This is to a certain extent stemming from drivers being unsure of the right way to use it (note: it's in fact not a fuel additive), and in part simply because the filler caps for diesel and AdBlue are typically right next to one another on the vehicle.

So, what exactly is the trouble with having AdBlue in a diesel car? Seeing as the product is predominantly ionised water, it is nearly as good as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water really don't blend at all and trying to run a diesel car on water does not work. In addition, the urea is extremely corrosive to fuel system pipes and seals and is more prone to crystalising, obstructing injectors and filters.

If perhaps you put AdBlue into your fuel tank get it out as quickly as possible. And obviously do not start the motor - not even to relocate it from the pump. In the event that you did start the car you would almost certainly have to have the whole fuel system purged and filters replaced.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, no matter whether it's petrol or diesel, is actually a serious issue to deal with in a motor vehicle - especially in modern day common-rail engines. Water in your fuel may trigger idling difficulties, irregular running, abnormal smoke and, if it's not taken care of properly, in some cases broken injectors. Water in petrol is less complicated to get rid of as compared to water in diesel - primarily due to the fact that diesel is an oil. Having said that we are able to take care of both cases quite easily.

Remember though that if the vehicle was run on the fuel contaminated with water it will likely need a new fuel filter to be fitted since the old one will be wholly water-logged and unusable.

Boat Fuel Drains

In the event that you have the wrong fuel, or even contaminated fuel (most commonly water contamination or degraded fuel) in a boat we can help clean it out. Providing the boat is either on land, or secured close enough to parking spot we are able to access the storage tanks and drain out the contaminated fuel. We have succesfully done numerous fuel drains at marinas and boatyards throughout the country.}

Waste Fuel Management

Have an old fuel container lying in the back of the garden with aged, unusable or contaminated fuel? We could help you to get rid of it. We have been called out to quite a few private and business properties in Kent for the purpose of removing and recycling fuel storages. We are licenced by the Environment Agency to enable us to remove and dispose of waste fuel safely and legally. Irrespective of whether the fuel storage is a subterranean tank, a mobile bowser, or even a number of drums in a garage, provided that we are able to access it, we are able to empty it for you.

Re-Fueling Services

Out of fuel in Folkestone (out of gas - as an American might say)? We run a complete Kent Run Out of Fuel Service. We can come to fill up your car in cases where you are stuck on the motorway, roadside in the middle of nowhere, or perhaps even at home. Our techs can come out to you with 10-20 litres of the correct fuel (bought at pump prices) and fill up your car or truck. They can also handle any of the most common problems that can accompany running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not restarting, , or even dead batteries due to over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Folkestone, Kent

Wrong Fuel Folkestone - Folkestone Fuel Drain

A gentleman contacted us from his house on a close in Folkestone. He pronounced, "My car (a Chevrolet) is not starting and is making terrible noises when I turn the ignition." He said that he put the wrong fuel in his diesel vehicle but then reckoned he would solve the problem by putting more Diesel on top. We were on scene quickly, performed the fuel drain and filled him up once more with clean Diesel. He told us after that he'd be certain to explain to people not to fill up on top of the incorrect fuel but to have it cleaned out right away.