Adding the incorrect fuel to your vehicle is enough to give anyone an instant headache. However, with Wrong Fuel Recovery, you can be back on the road quickly.
Our wrong fuel Portsmouth services are available 24/7. Simply give us a call, and we will be with you quickly to remove the wrong liquid, clean the engine, and add a small amount of the correct fuel to get you back on the road.
Call us on 0800 193 1103 or 07538 889 922, and we should be with you within the hour.
How to Tell If You’ve Added The Wrong Fuel
While some people realise their mistake straight away, for others, signs are shown when the journey recommences. If you experience any of the following shortly after refuelling, you have likely made a mistake:
- Either no power or difficulty when trying to start the engine.
- Stalling or not being able to drive along smoothly without the vehicle jumping.
- Knocking or rattling sounds coming from the engine.
- Warning lights flashing that relate to the fuel system.
- A complete loss of engine functionality during travel.
Wrong Fuel In Car In Portsmouth – What To Do?
With years of experience and training behind them, our team will confidently get the show back on the road quickly.
How Can The Wrong Fuel Damage Your Vehicle?
The reason why we offer a quick response to any call-out is that damage can become worse the longer the wrong fuel remains in a car. Diesel and petrol engines run differently.
Petrol is thinner, which means that when added to a diesel engine, it reduces lubrication. This can cause the components to seize up, especially if the engine is started. Alternatively, if you add diesel to a petrol engine, the fuel injectors can become clogged because diesel has a higher viscosity.
The best-case scenario is that the engine is not started once the wrong fuel has been added. However, if you have started your journey, damage may have occurred as the incorrect fuel has been pushed throughout the engine.
In any case, always call our team ASAP to reduce the chance of damage
Car Refuelling Services Portsmouth: Our Process
- We drain the incorrect fuel.
- Secondly, we remove any remaining liquid from the fuel lines or filter.
- We then put 5 to 10 litres of fresh fuel into the tank.
- This then needs to be pumped through the lines and filters to flush out any remaining contaminated fuel.
- Optional – We can also use high-technology injection and fuel system cleaners to remove any stubborn residual liquids.
- You can get back on the road!
Wrong Fuel In Car Portsmouth Services
Whether you have realised your mistake at the pumps or started your onward journey, we are on hand to help. Our service is available 24/7 throughout Portsmouth so just give us a call, no matter where you are.
The main services that we offer are as follows:
- Diesel In Petrol
- Petrol Or Diesel
- Empty Fuel Tank
- Flush Petrol Tank
- Fuel Removal
- Fuel Replacement
- Misfuelling
- Mobile Fuel Drain
- Unleaded In Diesel
- Adblue in fuel tank
If you’ve added the wrong fuel, get in touch with our team.
Portsmouth Wrong Fuel FAQs
Why do the engine lines need to be pumped when the wrong fuel has been added?
When the wrong fuel has been added to a vehicle, it will start to move around the engine. This is even more of an issue if the engine has been started after the mistake. All fuel lines therefore need to be pumped out and cleaned to ensure all residue is removed.
Can you fix all fuelling issues at the roadside?
In most situations, we will be able to get you back on the road. However, if you have driven with the wrong fuel in your engine, more serious damage may have occurred. In this instance, we can help you get to a garage to resolve the issue.
How long does your service take?
We aim to reach all call-outs within the hour and get motorists back on the road within a couple of hours after that.
