These days we are going about our daily business at a real fast pace. Initially it may sound as an exaggeration but think a bit deeper and everyone will realise that our lifestyle has become much faster and we do not like to wait much for anything. But in our perpetual hurry, we often make simple mistakes that can turn into a real big issue. One such simple yet harassing mistake is the mistake of putting wrong type of fuel in the car. It is a common phenomenon nowadays, especially in the UK and is generally caused by a momentary lapse in the concentration of the motorist causing him to put petrol in a diesel car and vice-versa.

It is a universal truth that prevention is better than cure. Thus it is better to avoid wrong fuelling than to spend money on wrong fuel recovery. But what should be the preventive measure in this case? In order to reduce this trend, some equipments have been in market that will stop petrol going through the nozzle of a diesel car tank. Naturally, the question will arise whether there is any equipment to prevent diesel from going in a petrol tank? Thankfully, the nozzle of the diesel pipe at fuel stations is generally quite bigger than the width of the mouth of a petrol tank and thus it automatically stops this type of wrong fuelling.

However, the efficiency of the equipments for wrong-fuel prevention is yet to fully proven. It is also true that only a very small number of cars have such equipment. So a wide-spread solution is still on the works. At this moment, the best we can do is try an stay alert while fuelling our cars.

But what should a motorist do when he realizes that he has committed the mistake of wrong-fuelling? The car should not be started and if it was started, immediately turn it off. Call a wrong-fuel recovery service as soon as possible to save your car from further damage.

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Don’t you feel that we are going on just at a lightening pace? Now that is an exaggeration, you may think so. Yes, I agree with you but we are leading a fast life. As a result, we are engrossed with so much planning and work pressure that committing a mistake like wrong-fuelling is not very surprising. It is a common occurrence and in most of the cases, caused due to the motorists’ lack of concentration during fuel loading or just they have no idea if they are driving a diesel or a petrol car.

Preventive approach is better than spending money on cure. But what should be considered as a preventive approach? Well, there are equipments that prevent unleaded from going through the diesel nozzle of your car tank. Now you may question if there is any equipment to prevent diesel-into-petrol mis-fuelling. The diesel nozzle at the fuel station is much bigger than the width of the opening of a petrol tank and that feature prevents the incidence of wrong-fuelling.

However, there are question marks over effectiveness of wrong-fuel prevention equipments. And it is also true that there is a small fraction of the cars featuring such equipments. But what will others do? How can they avert the problem? The one and only solution is to stay alert while loading fuel into car tank. Though it sounds easy, it is just next to impossible to stay on high alert all time. As a result, wrong-fuelling happens and it happens anytime.

What should you do? First of all, after you realize that wrong-fuelling has occurred, you must not start the car. And even if you have started, stop the engine as early as possible. Immediately call in a wrong fuel drainage specialist. Wrong-fuelling may cause some damages to your car, so it needs comprehensive service.

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When wrong fuelling occurs one should not panic. Under stress individuals do not make the right choices. Hence, one should think with a clear mind without panicking. Wrong fuelling is a troublesome event, since the repairs are an expensive affair. But you might actually be amazed to know that it is a very common occurrence all over the world. Each year more than 150,000 experience wrong fuelling, only in the UK. The occurrence of misfuelling is so common because petrol courts house both petrol and diesel close by. If an individual is distracted even for a minute he/she might have to face the consequences of wrong fuelling. The only solution to this problem is getting the wrong fuel removed as soon as one realizes the error.

The damage caused to the car due to wrong fuelling can be severe. However, if one realizes immediately after the fuel is filled into the tank, the situation can be easily remedied. If the car is driven without realizing, the entire fuel system of the car might be damaged. This situation calls for immediate action. The amount of wrong fuel in the tank affects the amount of damage that will occur.

There are numerous telltale signs that let the motorist immediately recognize if the wrong fuel has been introduced into the vehicle. The engine should be stopped in that moment itself. If not stopped the fuel travels through the entire fuelling system of the car. In case it is petrol that is entered into a diesel car, it corrodes the metal. The lubricating layer is instantly removed and results in friction between the various parts and corroded metal particles.

This problem cannot be solved by blaming oneself. These thoughts do not help in any way and only waste the precious time in which the problem can be remedied. Without delay the motorist should contact a fuel recovery expert.

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Panic and stress are very common in the event of wrong fuelling. However, never allow those negative thoughts to mount upon you otherwise; your judgment to take the right decision will be severely affected.

No doubt, wrong-fuelling comes with troubles and worries but it does not always involve horrendously priced repairing cost. You may be surprised but it is a very common problem throughout the world. Only in the United Kingdom, the number of motorists falling prey to mis-fuelling problem in a year is more than 150,000. Petrol courts bunch both petrol and diesel pumps together. Even distraction for a minute may lead to wrong fuel loading. And once wrong fuel is in your car tank, the only way to be out of the crisis is to get the fuel removed.

Wrong fuel results into serious complications if your car is filled to the brim and then it is taken for a spin. If the mistake is realized in time, the situation won’t cause you much of problem. You don’t need to panic if there is only little bit of wrong fuel in your car tank.

Stop it now!

In most of the cases, motorists get to realize their problem as soon as they start driving the car. Stop the engine right at the moment, otherwise the incorrect fuel will be all over the car engine and other parts of the fuel channel. If it is petrol in a diesel car, lubrication will come off easily and that will lead to grinding between the car parts.

So stupid of me!

Most of you think that way. However, that is not a solution and will leave you more depressed. And there are many committing the mistake and you are just one of them. It is most unlikely for anyone to stay alert round the clock. What it takes for you to get out of the problem is service of an expert.

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It is unfortunate that a very few of us remain alert while loading wrong fuel in car tank. However, with most of the petrol courts having different types of fuels, it is not surprising that motorists often commit the mistake of installing incorrect fuel into car tank. Most probably, they were not paying attention to which fuel they were loading and accidentally installed petrol in a diesel engine or just the opposite.

Loading incorrect fuel is what we know as wrong-fuelling or mis-fuelling. The incident is quite annoying but you must not curse yourself for the mistake, especially when it can be sorted out by a specialist car breakdown service provider at a reasonable price.

Consequences

We have already dealt with possible causes of wrong-fuelling and let us now consider the consequences of such mistake. Wrong fuel can lead to serious damages especially if you have pumped petrol into a diesel car. Petrol, if stays longer in tank, could strip out engine lubricant of car engine as well as other vital components and that may cause them to grind together. This is very bad news for the motorists and they may have to pay through their noses to correct the problem.

The mistake of placing unleaded into a diesel engine is surprisingly common throughout the United Kingdom, with an estimated figure of 150,000 people falling a prey to wrong-fuelling incident. The opposite type of mis-fuelling problem i.e. diesel into a petrol car, is not a commonplace incident as diesel fuel nozzle is much bigger than its petrol counterpart. However, even if diesel goes into a petrol engine, it would not cause much of damage

Wrong Fuel Recovery

The only way out of mis-fuelling problem is to remove incorrect fuel from car tank. If wrong fuel has caused damaged to your car, it must be addressed within least time possible.

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Wrong fuelling is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon. It has also been termed as mis-fuelling. Both terms refer to instances where the wrong fuel is filled into the wrong vehicle. Each day thousands of individuals fill petrol in diesel vehicles and vice versa. This mistake causes vehicles to break down and repair becomes an expensive affair. Only robust engines are able to survive these blunders.

To ensure the revival and successful repair of your vehicle after mis-fuelling, immediately contact a wrong fuel specialist. Do not drive your vehicle as the damage may become irreversible. The sooner you realize that wrong fuelling has taken place the sooner you will be able to limit the extent of damage.

Adverse effects

Wrong fuelling is a mistake most of us make at some or the other point in life and its affects stay with us a lesson for a remarkably long period of time. Post mis-fuelling, if the ignition is turned on the wrong fuel enters the engine. The fuel tank circulates this wrong fuel to various other components, thus sabotaging the wellbeing of the entire vehicle.

Filling up a diesel tank with petrol, strips off the layer of lubricant present within the fuel tank and if circulated the pump is ruined. The contact of metal with metal damages the pump. The metal particles accumulated will damage the entire fuel system. As fuel spreads deeper into the system, the repairs required increase.

Remedies

Immediately contact a fuel replacement engineer. This qualified specialist removes the wrong fuel and checks the entire fuel system for any signs of damage. If a certain component has been damaged it has to be either repaired or replaced based on the intensity of damage. A certified fuel replacement engineer knows the best method to revive vehicles. He simultaneously ensures little to no damage.

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Each day numerous individuals around the world put the wrong type of fuel into the fuel tanks of their vehicles. This is referred to as misfuelling. Vehicles function correctly only if their engines receive the fuel suited to them. Wrong fuels can have detrimental effects on the engine and force it to shut down.

In the event of misfuelling, drivers should immediately turn off their vehicle’s engine and seek the assistance of a trained fuel recovery engineer. When, drivers are aware of the mistake that has occurred. They should refrain from driving the vehicle, until the wrong fuel has been completely drained out. If extensive circulation of fuel takes place, recovery of the engine and other components stands little to no chance. In case of wrong fuelling the vehicle’s injector is also susceptible to damage as lack of lubrication will cause a break down.

A trained and skilled fuel recovery specialist should be hired to ensure complete drainage of the wrong fuel. The process of draining begins with analysis of the fuel tank. Next, depending upon the depth of the tank and the volume of fuel, state of the art equipments are employed to drain out wrong fuel. Fuel rails, injectors, fuel filter and fuel lines are all drained out to ensure complete removal of fuel. The next step involves the addition of a fuel additive and the appropriate fuel. After this process has been carried out successfully, the fuel recovery specialist will run the engine and ensure 100% functionality. Once complete functionality of the vehicle has been achieved, vehicle owners are advised to top-up the fuel tank with the right fuel.

When employing wrong fuel recovery services, one should entrust only trained fuel recovery engineers or experts. Choosing the right service provider will significantly enhance the chances of a vehicle’s recovery.

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Wrong fuelling refers to the incident of placing incorrect fuel into car tank. You can never predict occurrence of an event like mis-fueling. It usually takes place because of absent-mindedness or lack of proper knowledge about the vehicle you are driving. The problem can be sorted out with help of high-end equipments and an expert who has adequate experience in this field.

Accidentally loading wrong fuel in car tank will cause harm to several parts of your car, including engine. When wrong fuel makes its way into the engine, it stops running. Mis-fuelling could even result into damage – minor or major – to the vehicle because the injector can be ruined owing to lack of adequate lubrication.

Wrong fuel in car engine also leads to poor performance. If you have installed wrong fuel in your car tank, you are highly advised not to start the engine. In the event of wrong-fueling, it is highly recommended to contact an expert draining house immediately. If possible, bail out the wrong fuel as that will minimize the damage. Make sure to contact a reputed wrong fuel dealer who will take care of everything from A to Z and employ the latest fuel drainage technology for problem fix-up.

Lots of equipments are available to drain out wrong fuel. At the same time, there are several tests to determine the flow of fuel in your car engine pump. ‘Roll Over’ is a popular test ii this regard but its major drawback is, a very limited amount of wrong fuel is removed from the car tank. This is why insertion test is done for complete fuel drainage.

There are several wrong fuel companies but while seeking help, you must rely on a reputed one. Also consider cost of mis-fuelling service. Usually the top-tier agencies offer excellent service but demand a little higher charge. You may contact a company that offers good yet affordable service.

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If the problem of putting wring fuel in the car is looked only in the context of the United Kingdom, you will be quite surprised. This phenomenon is quite prevalent there.  The number of British motorists making the mistake of mis-fuelling is quite high. It has been established as a fact that every motorist in UK will put wrong fuel in the tank of their car at least once. So it is now clear that wrong fuelling is now a common mistake sand it is rising because of the fact that these days’ people have become busier than before. Also there has been an increase in the number of diesel cars in the UK. It has been seen that in most cases, people put the wrong fuel in diesel cars.

For some reason there is a popular notion that once you put wrong fuel in your car, it cost you a lot to recover it. While it is true that just like everything in the market today, the cost of wrong fuel recovery has also gone up, it is still not out of control. However, if the amount of wrong fuel is more and if there is large scale damage done, then this service will cost lot more than normal. But there is no way that you can avoid wrong recovery if you make the mistake because not only your car’s engine will get damaged but its warranty will also automatically become invalid.

Generally, vehicles with common rail diesel units suffer the most damage in case of wrong fueling as they have low tolerance for other type of fuel. If you have somehow put wrong fuel in your car, do not try to start the car and ride away. The wrong fuel should not reach the engines and other parts. Sit tight and call for a wrong fuel recovery agency, as soon my fault.

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If you consider the picture only in the UK, you will surely come in for some surprise. It’s all about wrong fuelling. More and more of the motorists are falling prey to mis-fuelling. The fact is every motorist – without a single exception – load wrong fuel into their car tank at least once in their lifetime. It means the mistake is very common and on abnormal rise due to the fact that people are getting busier these days and there has been a staggering increase in diesel-driven car sale.

Most are suckered into believing that wrong fuel recovery expenses are notoriously insane but that is not the case always. However, with prices of everything skyrocketing day by day, wrong fuel removal cost is also going up. At present, it could cost anything between £300 and £3,000, depending on amount of wrong fuel in car tank and extent of damage. Mis-fuelling could be a serious problem for not only the motorists but also the car-renting companies having a fleet of vehicles to maintain.

The vehicles at the highest risk zone are those featuring common rail diesel engines. They have least of tolerance in the event of wrong fuelling. Once petrol is loaded into such car tank, it could cause you heavy expenses for replacement of line filters, fuel pumps, injectors and even tank. It simply means the motorists have to part their ways with a few thousand dollars. The most important thing for you to stave off such staggering expenses is to keep yourself on high alert while reloading car tank.

If you have re-fuelled your car with the incorrect fuel, don’t drive it away. Once the wrong fuel gets into your engine system, expenses for repairing will almost be sky high. If the wrong fuel is just in the car, only a simple drain-out will solve your problem.

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