Mobile Fuel Draining Service - Immediate On-Site Assistance - 24 Hours
Filled up with AdBlue instead of diesel?
At a glance: AdBlue never belongs in the fuel tank. Do not start the engine or switch on the ignition. In the tank AdBlue forms a slimy mass that clogs lines, filters and injectors and can lead to serious engine damage. Only professional pumping out and cleaning helps – around the clock: 0177 3555403.
Do not start the engine or switch on the ignition!
If you have accidentally filled your vehicle’s fuel tank with AdBlue, PLEASE DO NOT START THE ENGINE OR SWITCH ON THE IGNITION!
What happens if you fill up with AdBlue instead of diesel? If you put AdBlue in your vehicle’s fuel tank, it forms a sticky sludge that clings to the inside of the tank and clogs the fuel lines, filters and injectors.
This is very difficult to clean up. It can disrupt the entire fuel injection system and even cause severe engine damage.
AdBlue instead of diesel or petrol - symptoms
Ablocked diesel or petrol fuel system can be identified by the following symptoms:
- Vehicle jerks when accelerating.
- Loss of power.
- Engine warning light comes on.
- Poor throttle response when accelerating.
- Trouble starting the engine.
- Engine cuts out while driving for no apparent reason.
What is AdBlue?
- AdBlue is a liquid that reduces emissions from diesel vehicles. It has been used in Europe for many years because otherwise diesel vehicles would exceed the prescribed emissions limits.
- Modern diesel vehicles use AdBlue to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. This is done using a catalytic converter installed in the vehicle in conjunction with AdBlue.
- AdBlue reacts with nitrogen oxides in the catalytic converter, converting them into water vapour and nitrogen. This makes emissions up to 90% cleaner.
- If the designated AdBlue tank runs empty, most modern vehicles will generally no longer run.
- This is because otherwise they would exceed the emissions limits set by law.
- AdBlue consists of 32.5% urea and 67.5 percent demineralised water.
- The liquid is non-toxic and largely odourless.
Mobile Fuel Draining Service - Immediate On-Site Assistance - 24 Hours
Frequently asked questions
What happens if AdBlue gets into the fuel tank?
A slimy mass forms that clogs the tank, fuel lines, filter and injectors. This can lead to serious engine damage.
May I switch on the ignition?
No. Do not start the engine and do not switch on the ignition. In many vehicles the ignition alone starts the electric fuel pump, which spreads the mixture further.
How do I recognise a clogged fuel system?
By jerking when accelerating, loss of power, the engine warning light, poor acceleration, starting problems or an engine that cuts out while driving.
What is AdBlue?
A urea solution of 32.5 % urea and 67.5 % demineralised water. It reduces nitrogen oxide emissions in the catalytic converter and belongs only in its own AdBlue tank.
What does pumping out cost?
On-site pump-out costs from €95 incl. VAT, usually around €300 including call-out and disposal, never more than €600. We give you the fixed price by phone in advance: +49 177 3555403.