Putting the wrong fuel in your car can be a costly mistake. Even if you’re not driving at the time, it’s still an accident waiting to happen. But what exactly happens when you put the wrong fuel in your car? What are some of the worst-case scenarios if you do it? And how can you avoid this mistake in future? Let’s take a look….   What happens when you put the wr...

Petrol and diesel are two of the most common fuels used to power motor vehicles. Both are also derived from petroleum. In fact, both petrol and diesel are types of diesel fuel. But what exactly is the difference between petrol and diesel? The answer to that question is not straightforward because it's not just a matter of how they’re different—it also has a lot to do with where you...

Most car owners know that you can’t put petrol in a diesel car. But some people find it difficult to remember which fuel goes in which car, especially when they are in a hurry. After all, both cars are powered by an engine, right? There are some key differences between the two engines. Petrol engines run on petrol and diesel engines run on diesel. If you accidentally fill your diesel engine...

Recognizing and preventing fuel contamination is critical to the safe operation of any diesel-powered vehicle. This article covers everything you need to know about fuel contamination, including its causes, effects, prevention methods, and detection methods. Keep reading to learn more about this important topic!   What is Fuel Contamination? Fuel contamination occurs when harmful sub...

There are many different fuels out there for vehicles to choose from. It can be a little confusing to know which one you should use and how much of it to put in the tank. This is especially true if you haven’t used the same fuel in a while or switched from an older car with a different type of fuel system. There are also a lot of different products that can be added to your vehicle’s t...

So you’re at the gas station, filling your car up with the right kind of fuel, but then you get confused because there are so many different types of gas. Do you put in regular, premium, or diesel? Or perhaps something else? Which one do you need again? Umm... Is it super or ultra? Wait, what is that last one again? Here comes panic. You check all the containers and find that you put in a ty...

  Motorhomes are a fantastic way to see the world, with many people using them as an affordable and convenient way to go on vacation. They’re also more complicated than your average car, meaning that there are more chances for things to go wrong. Especially if you don’t know much about these vehicles! When you’re driving a motorhome, there are a few precautions you need t...

AdBlue is an additive that’s added to the exhaust of diesel engines to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. However, it’s not uncommon for AdBlue to contaminate other fluids in the engine and this can have a negative impact on performance. In this blog, we explore what AdBlue contamination is and how you can prevent it from happening in your vehicle.    AdBlue is a blue-col...

HERE YOU CAN SEE ME HALFWAY UP SNOWDEN AT THE ELEPHANT MONKS RETREAT SOAKING UP THE VIEWS AFTER DRIVING FOR A MILE UP AN UNMADE ROAD THROUGH TWO FARMS OVER A STREAM AND A NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY A REAL FUN DAY OUT,  THE STRICKEN CAR WAS A RENAULT AS YOU CAN SEE, AFTER 30 MINS THE DRAIN WAS COMPLETED AND I WAS HEADING BACK HOME ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER ( MAKE A MENTAL NOTE NEXT TIME TAKE MY LANDROVE...

IT STARTED AS JUST ANOTHER DAY LITTLE DID I KNOW WHAT TREAT WAS INSTORE FOR ME, THE PHONE RANG AND A GENTLEMAN AT THE OTHER END ASKED ME WOULD I BE PREPARED TO ASSIST HIM WITH HIS PLEASURE CRUISER THE "FOXY LADY" WHICH HAD BEEN PLACED IN DRYDOCK IN GARSTANG MARINA AFTER TAKING ON BOARD A TORRENT OF WATER WHICH FILLED THE 40 GALLON FUEL TANK. THE TANK WAS FULL OF 75% WATER AND 25% PETR...