Wrong fuel in car Cambridge
petrol in diesel, diesel in petrol, AdBlue in diesel
If you've put wrong fuel in your vehicle in Cambridge, call us for immediate service.
24/7 Availability for wrong fuel rescue. Petrol in diesel car or diesel in petrol car? Filled AdBlue in the diesel fuel tank? Don't hesitate to call us for instant wrong fuel drain quote.
The best thing to do is to not start the engine and to call for help. Petrol Doctor able to drain the contaminated fuel from the fuel tank and flush the entire fuel system with the correct fuel. In the worst case scenario, the engine may need to be replaced and the cost of repairs can be expensive.
WRONG FUEL IN CAR SYMPTOMS - CAMBRIDGE
- Excessive/abnormal smoke (more excessive usual)
- Lack of power (slower than usual acceleration)
- Engine stalling/misfiring
- Struggling to start or not starting at all
- Unusual smell Petrol in Diesel give off distinctively different smells
- The engine management light illuminating
- Engine stopping altogether
Wrong fuel in car Cambridge
unleaded in diesel, diesel in unleaded or AdBlue in diesel tank wrong fuel recovery
Oops! Filled the wrong fuel in car Cambridge? Don't panic! Introducing Petrol Doctor, the ultimate solution to your fuel mishap. Say goodbye to costly engine repairs and hello to expert technicians who will swiftly rescue your engine. Stay tuned for the most reliable misfuel recovery service in town!
What to do if you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car
1. Do not start your engine
If you’ve spotted you’ve put the wrong fuel in Ipswich before turning your car on, keep it off. At this point it’ll just be sitting in the fuel tank, making it a relatively easy fix.
If you’ve already driven away
Stop your car as soon as it’s safe to do so. Ideally in a lay-by. Continuing to drive your car will cause more severe damage.
2. Push your car to a safe spot
Ask a staff member if they can help you push the car, or enlist the help of a friendly passerby. Put the car into neutral, take the handbrake off and get it to a safe place. Ideally, this would be a free parking space at the station itself.
3. Call for wrong fuel recovery
Call us anytime in Suffolk to help you. Misfuelling a car is so common we have special vans equipped to drain fuel from tanks.
If you haven’t started your car, the chances are it’ll be a simple case of the recovery service emptying your tank and putting in enough of the correct fuel to get you going again.
If you have driven the car any distance, damage may be more extensive. It’s best to take the advice of a mechanic after the car has recovered if it’s safe to drive or not. If not, it’s likely your car will be towed to the nearest garage for further inspection.
PETROL IN DIESEL
Putting petrol in diesel car can be a frustrating and costly mistake. It's important to act quickly to minimize the damage to your engine. If you've realized your mistake before starting the car, do not turn on the engine. Instead, CALL US in Cambridge to drain the fuel tank and flush the system. If you've already driven the car, stop as soon as possible and call for assistance. Remember, prevention is always better than cure, so be sure to double-check before filling up your tank.
DIESEL IN PETROL
Are you in a tough situation after filling diesel in petrol car? Don't worry, we are here to help in Cambridge! Give a call and our expert advisors will guide you through the process of fixing your car. Trust us to get you back on the road safely and smoothly.
ADBLUE IN DIESEL TANK
Accidentally filled AdBlue in diesel tank in Cambridge?
- If you've accidentally filled your diesel fuel tank with AdBlue, don't panic. While it's not ideal, it's not the end of the world either. The first thing you should do is stop driving your vehicle and contact us to help you drain the fuel tank and flush the system.
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