Wrong Fuel in Car Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Shepton Mallet

So you have gone and misfuelled your vehicle in Shepton Mallet and are wanting to know exactly how to resolve the trouble. Seeing that you are looking through this then that signifies you are at least on the right road. Pretty much all you ought to do at this point is phone us so that we can come and sort your vehicle out. So why us? Smart question. We are professional fuel retrieval and drainage specialists. Thoroughly skilled and knowledgeable in engaging with just about all varieties of vehicles.

It was before eight pm on a Monday and while we were assured a dry day, it had not ceased pouring down rain! Brian and I were resting talking about the recent footy results, waiting for the 8th call that day to come in. Before long we had a call from a young lady on a business trip who had gone to the Texaco petrol station in Shepton Mallet and filled petrol in her diesel SEAT hire car. The poor lady was quite irritated it seemed, crying "I can't believe I have ruined the car! I am just so used to filling up my petrol vehicle I had did not remember that I was using a diesel!" We advised her to relax and not to be concerned, also that these things often happen. She was able to move the vehicle into a safe space and, seeing as it was just a few miles away from us, we could find the customer without delay. The incorrect fuel was removed so she could once again go back to the Travelodge she was staying at. Despite the fact we got fairly soaked, it was all worth the effort to see her drive away relaxed and much less stressed. Yet another job in Somerset done well in my books!

If you have unleaded in the diesel car or truck, or even diesel in your petrol automobile (and remarkably a lot of drivers do this at least once) - we deal with it immediately. Wrong Fuel SoS' knowledgeable fuel drainers are on call 24/7. Simply call our emergency number and they'll come to you, flush the contaminated fuel and get you rapidly back on your way.

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AdBlue In Your Diesel

All around Somerset we have found a lot more examples of AdBlue contamination when an individual has poured AdBlue inside their diesel fuel tank. This is in part as a consequence of people not knowing the way to use it (important: it is in reality not a fuel additive), and partly due to the fact that the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are frequently directly adjacent to one another on the vehicle.

Now, what's the issue with putting AdBlue in a diesel tank? Seeing that the product is mainly ionised water, it's just like pouring water into your tank. Diesel and water do not ever mix in the slightest and attempting to run a diesel car on water cannot work. Also, the urea is particularly corrosive to your fuel system lines and seals and is at risk of crystalising, blocking injectors and filters.

If you have put AdBlue in the fuel tank drain it as quickly as possible. And obviously be careful not to crank the motor - not even to move it off of the pump. Assuming you did start the car you will very likely have to have the entire fuel system flushed and fuel filters changed.

Fuel contaminated with water

Water contaminated fuel, irrespective of whether it is petrol or diesel, is in many cases a significant issue to deal with in a car - especially in advanced common-rail engines. Water in your fuel can bring about idling difficulties, uneven running, abnormal smoke and, if it is not taken care of properly, possibly damaged injectors. Having water in petrol is a lot easier to clean out in comparison with water in diesel - this is largely due to the fact that diesel is an oil. Having said that we can solve both cases rather quickly.

Bear in mind however that if ever the vehicle was run on the fuel contaminated with water it will probably need a new fuel filter to be installed simply because the old one will probably be totally wet and useless.

Boat Fuel Drains

If perhaps you have the incorrect fuel, or even contaminated fuel (most typically water contamination or old fuel) in a boat we will help drain it. Providing the boat is either on land, or situated near enough to an automobile parking spot we will be able to reach the storage tanks and remove the fuel. We've performed quite a few fuel drains at docks and boatyards throughout the country.}

Waste Fuel Disposal

Got an old fuel tank sitting in the rear of your garden with aged, useless or degraded fuel? We are able to help you to dispose of it. We have been called out to a number of private and commercial properties in Somerset to take care of draining and disposing of fuel storages. We are registered by the Environment Agency to allow us to extract and recycle waste fuel legally and safely. Regardless of whether the fuel storage is an underground tank, a mobile bowser, or even some containers in a garage, assuming that we can reach it, we are able to drain it for you.

Re-Fueling Assistance

Run out of fuel in Shepton Mallet (out of gas - as our American cousins would say)? We operate a complete Somerset Run Out of Fuel Service. We can come to re-fill your automobile if you are stranded on the 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 fuel (purchased at cost) and fill up your car. They will be able to take care of any of the standard troubles that could go along with running out of fuel - like airlocks, vehicle not starting, and even dead batteries resulting from over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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Last friday a motorist telephoned us soon after his Jaguar stopped working in the middle of a street in Shepton Mallet. He had accidentally put petrol in his diesel car and got as far as the road before needing to give up. It was really early in the morning and our engineer, who resides locally, reached him in approximately 10 minutes. We were able to get rid of the wrong fuel and put clean diesel once again in to the car. "Genuine thanks to you for your timely response, particularly at 3 a.m., I really appreciate it."