AdBLUE IN DIESEL FUEL TANK IN THETFORD -
ACCIDENTALLY PUT ADBLUE IN DIESEL TANK
WHAT TO DO WHEN I PUT AdBLUE IN DIESEL TANK IN THETFORD
Don’t turn on the ignition or start the car – call us straight away on
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DO NOT turn on your vehicle engine - this will circulate the AdBlue™ round the fuel system
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Call us to drain the diesel tank and dispose of the contaminated fluid (AdBlue and diesel mixture) safely
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Get a trained mechanic to check the damage caused and replace the filters that will have absorbed the AdBlue™
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Contact the vehicle manufacturer or dealer for official replacement parts that have been damaged or corroded
1. Don't try to start the car
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This is important - starting the car can cause permanent damage and mean costly repair work.
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Remove the keys from the ignition instead.
2. Get to a safe location
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Put the car in neutral.
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If you’re at the petrol station in Thetford, inform the staff and ask someone to help you push the car to a safe spot, away from the forecourt.
3. Call us
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Our wrong fuel doctors are on-hand to come out to you in Thetford.
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We drain the AdBlue from the diesel tank and put the right fuel.
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You'll have enough of the correct fuel to get you going.
WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF YOU PUT ADBLUE IN A DIESEL TANK?
AdBlue in diesel tank can severely damage your engine, fuel lines, and injectors of your diesel car if poured accidentally AdBlue into the fuel tank. Do not worry, just don’t try to start your car and call Misfuelled Car Fix Freephone or Misfuelled Car Fix mobile number immediately. Our expert team will be there in no time and get you back on road, safely. We are trusted by so many insurance companies, dealers, and our esteemed customers – So be confident and let us serve you with your AdBlue in diesel tank issue.
AdBlue is a water-based fluid, uses specifically in diesel vehicles equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, and it is strictly not fuel or additive. It is simply a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to convert harmful gases into water and nitrogen.
AdBlue is corrosive liquid and has detergent and crystallization properties. This can have various devastating effects on your car’s engine and fuel assembly, such as;
1. Damaging the fuel lines, and especially the fuel pump by clogging the small inlets and valves.
2. As it gets crystallized, it can clog and damage the fuel filter, and fuel injectors as well. This can hamper the performance and fuel economy of the car.
3. As it decomposes the lubricants and other protective layers inside the engine, it can increase friction and heat generation, damaging the engine beyond repair.
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Fill wrong fuel in car it's a very common problem in the UK. Every 3 minutes someone put petrol in diesel, diesel in petrol or AdBlue in diesel fuel tank. To avoid any circulation if you've put petrol in diesel car, diesel in petrol car or AdBlue in diesel tank don't start your engine, and don't turn the key. Call our fuel experts for booking in Thetford and wait until our engineer arriving. If you've filled AdBlue in diesel tank, we can help even if the engine has been started.
24hr emergency mobile wrong fuel doctor service if you've filled wrong fuel in car in Thetford.
WRONG FUEL IN CAR SYMPTOMS
- 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
What to do if you misfuel your car
If you're lucky enough to realise you’ve put the wrong fuel in your car before starting your engine, do the following:
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Leave the engine switched off and don't even put your key in the ignition
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Inform the staff at the service station.
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You'll be advised to leave your car where it is, or it will be pushed to a safe place
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Call us to drain and flush the wrong fuel out of your car. We will be able drain and flush your vehicle's fuel system and get you on your way, unless there's more serious damage.
However, if you realise you've wrong-fuelled after you started up your car, both types of fuel will start circulating, damaging your engine. Here's what to do:
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If you’ve already started your engine, turn off the ignition immediately.
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If you're already moving, pull over to a safe spot, then switch off.
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Again, Call us to drain and flush the wrong fuel out of your car.
How to prevent misfuelling your car
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Stop and think when you arrive at a service station to refuel and don’t allow yourself to get distracted.
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Read the label on the pump and nozzle and double-check the information on the inside of your car’s fuel flap. A circular ‘E10’ or ‘E5’ label denotes petrol, while a square ‘B7’ sign means it's a diesel dispenser. ‘E’ stands for ethanol and ‘B’ for biodiesel.
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Check the colour of the fuel nozzle (black for diesel, green for petrol), but don't rely 100% on this colour coding.
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If you’re driving a new or unfamiliar vehicle, check and double check the labelling on the inside of the car’s fuel flap.
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If you're a diesel car driver, fit an adaptor which replaces the existing filler cap. This prevents you from accidentally putting a petrol nozzle into a diesel filler neck.
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If you’re still worried, the best way to avoid misfuelling is to put a sticker on the outside of the fuel flap reminding you which fuel is required.
