Wrong Fuel in Car Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

Local Call-Out and Roadside Wrong Fuel Repair in Wotton-under-Edge

Are you aware that there're more than 150,000 cases of everyday people filling their vehicle up with the incorrect sort of fuel each twelve months? If you have unfortunately done the same in Wotton-under-Edge, we are able to be of assistance. We are SPA qualified, and provides countrywide cover for anyone who has unintentionally misfuelled.

It was about 7 pm on a Wednesday and despite the fact that we were guaranteed a dry and fresh night, it hadn't ceased pouring down rain! Ray and me were relaxing going over the recent golf, waiting around for the 8th job of the day to arrive. Finally we got the call from a lovely woman on a company trip who had pulled into the Esso petrol station in Wotton-under-Edge and put petrol in a diesel Smart rental car. She was somewhat irritated by the sounds of it, crying "I just can't believe that I have messed up the car! I'm so accustomed to filling up my petrol vehicle that I completely didn't remember I was running a diesel!" We told her to take it easy and not to worry, and also that things like this regrettably often happen. She was able to move the vehicle to a secure position and, since it was no more than a short distance from us, we were able to reach the woman right away. The contaminated fuel was extracted and she was able to go home to the motel she was living in. Despite the fact we got very wet, it was all worth the time seeing her drive off satisfied and less anxious. Yet another job in Gloucestershire well done in my opinion!

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AdBlue In Diesel

In Gloucestershire we have found increasingly more examples of AdBlue contamination where a driver has put AdBlue straight into their diesel fuel tank. This is mainly thanks to motorists being unsure of how to use it (take note: it's actually not a fuel additive), and in part due to the fact that the filler necks for diesel and AdBlue are often right next to one another on the vehicle.

Now, what's the problem with putting AdBlue in a diesel car? Seeing that AdBlue is mostly ionised water, it is almost the same as putting water into your tank. Diesel and water really do not mix in the slightest and trying to run a diesel car on water is not going to work. Moreover, the urea is particularly corrosive to the fuel system hoses and seals and is at risk of crystalising, clogging injectors and filters.

In the case you have put AdBlue into the fuel tank remove it as quickly as possible. And certainly don't switch on the engine - not even to move it off the pump. In the event that you did start the vehicle you would probably need to have the whole fuel system purged and fuel filters changed out.

Water contaminated fuel

Fuel contaminated with water, no matter whether it's petrol or diesel, is in many cases a significant matter to deal with in an automobile - particularly in modern day common-rail engines. Water in petrol or diesel will likely contribute to idling difficulties, irregular running, increased smoke and, if it's not taken care of properly, oftentimes broken injectors. Water in petrol is less complicated to get rid of compared to water in diesel - this is largely due to the fact that diesel is an oil. In spite of this we can solve both situations fairly quickly.

You should know however that if ever the vehicle has been started on the fuel contaminated with water it will very likely need a new fuel filter to be installed seeing that the old one will probably be completely water-logged and unusable.

Boat Fuel Drains

If it turns out you have the incorrect fuel, or perhaps dirty fuel (most commonly water contaminated or degraded fuel) in a boat we can certainly help get it out. As long as the boat is either dry-docked, or moored near to a car or truck parking spot we should be able to access the storage tanks and drain out the fuel. We have undertaken quite a few fuel drains at marinas and boatyards throughout the country.}

Management of Waste Fuel

Got a fuel container laying in the rear of your premises containing old, useless or degraded fuel? We're able to assist you to get rid of it. We've been called out to several private and industrial properties in Gloucestershire for the purpose of draining and recycling fuel storages. We are covered by the Environment Agency to enable us to extract and recycle waste fuel safely and legally. No matter if the fuel storage is an underground reservoir, a portable bowser, or perhaps even a few drums in a shed, assuming that we are able to reach it, we can certainly drain it for you.

Out of Fuel Assistance

Run out of fuel in Wotton-under-Edge (out of gas - as the Americans might say)? We perform a full Gloucestershire Run Out of Fuel Service. We are able to help to fill up the car any time you are stranded on a motorway, on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere, or just at home. Our techs can attend with 10-20 litres of the right fuel (acquired at cost) and fill up your car. They can also fix any of the usual issues that could accompany running out of fuel - including airlocks, vehicle unable to restart, as well as dead batteries resulting from over-cranking.

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Wrong Fuel in Car Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire

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I appreciated a great day cycling on my holiday and was feeling pleased the following working day as I headed out to assist a new couple who were vacationing in Wotton-under-Edge. They'd broken down after filling petrol in their BMW, and they were roughly an hour's travel away. I showed up at their car and laughed to myself as I heard to the lady telling her husband off for actually being so confused. "How could you actually manage to put the wrong fuel in the vehicle?" she demanded of him. I attempted to tell her that this kind of thing comes to pass all the time in Gloucestershire and that it's absolutely nothing to fret about, and yet he yet still had an earful. Unfortunate guy. At any rate, I drained out the wrong fuel, gave the motor a flush and gave it some appropriate fuel. Watching them drive down the road I mouthed goodbye and pondered on what my missus would tell me in the event that I did the very same thing... I would personally never ever live it down!