Put contaminated gas into my car today....long
02-14-2004, 12:03 AM
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Put contaminated gas into my car today....long
I was on my way to the dealer to get my instrument cluster changed, and I decided to stop by one of the few stations that sells race gas in Spokane (Divine's Shell). They sell 101 "Trick" gas. So, I put about 14 gal (@5.50/gal...not cheap sh*t)...happy that I can use my race program...turn the car on...felt "weird", turn off the gas station drive way...sputter, back fire, engine rocking...smell something burning...then, dead. What the f*ck!!! I'm thinking I left the gas cap off...nope it's snug. Pull out the VAGCOM, thinking it might be a coil that just died all of a sudden...nope. Turn back around to the gas staion, took about 15 min of on off's to get to back to the station, which was only 1 blk away.
I walk in to the attendant, and ask what the hell is wrong with the gas? (sorry if this will offend) Picture two uneducated hicks who parents may have called each other bro and sis...give me a blank stare. I ask if they have a container so I can get a sample of the fuel...again, blank stares with a simple..."uh, we don't have any" M'Fers, this is gas station...you must have a container. I go the my car, grab my Dasani. dump out my $1.50 water...then took a sample. What came out looked like sh*t! The gas had tons of brown liquid!
At this point I'm livid, I march into the station asking for the manager...blank stares..."uh, he's not here". I told them in my most stern, yet composed (out of my head) voice to get him NOW!
In the meantime, I walk back to my car, and a man approaches me. It's a city inspector for WIS (?) and Measures (they deal with all the gas stations and other petroleum products I guess). he hands me a number to call. I call and leave as message, as the manager arrives. I tell him what is going on, and proceed to show him my gas sample. He goes and takes his own sample...hmmm, lo and behold, the same sh*t comes out. So, he takes my info and says "I'm not admitting reponsibility just yet" Um, sludge just came out of the pump, what does he mean, not admint fault? Idiot. But I guess they sort of admitted it when they offered to pay for the tow truck, and tells me save my receipts.
Ok, now the two truck arrives, about an hours since this began. Again, I realize the my 13 yrs of post hs education was worth it. The driver took about an hour to load my car! I showed him the tow hook, and asks me "Is that it?" takes out some chains with multiple hooks. I say, that's it...he then starts looking under the car for places to hook on to...once again, I repeat, that it (pointing to the hook)...he then goes the rear of the car, and say maybe I can get it from here...I look at him in amazement, and say "no, you have to use the tow hook, and if you want to pull it from the rear, you'll still have to attach the tow hook!" So, he decides to use the hook, all the while complaining how "these cars need to come up with something different" cause he's not had to tow a car like this before. (Slapping my head, now). Then trying to strap the wheels down...well, that was a sight. Finally get the car on the truck.
Some one from the City arrives while duffus was loading my car, ask me what happened. I tell him that the gas was contaminated, show him my sample, says "yup" and that it was good that I called cause the station may have had a chance to "clean up" and accuse my car of having pre-exsisting problems. Also, he stated that he can be a witness if this goes to claims court.
It's almost 2 hours already pass, it's almost 5o'clock, on a Friday, which means no one is going to look at my car until Monday.
What the worst thing that can happen to the engine?
Here's the gas:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24538/bad_gas_006.jpg">
See the crap on the bottom? It was nicely mixed together as I poured 14 gal into my car.
I walk in to the attendant, and ask what the hell is wrong with the gas? (sorry if this will offend) Picture two uneducated hicks who parents may have called each other bro and sis...give me a blank stare. I ask if they have a container so I can get a sample of the fuel...again, blank stares with a simple..."uh, we don't have any" M'Fers, this is gas station...you must have a container. I go the my car, grab my Dasani. dump out my $1.50 water...then took a sample. What came out looked like sh*t! The gas had tons of brown liquid!
At this point I'm livid, I march into the station asking for the manager...blank stares..."uh, he's not here". I told them in my most stern, yet composed (out of my head) voice to get him NOW!
In the meantime, I walk back to my car, and a man approaches me. It's a city inspector for WIS (?) and Measures (they deal with all the gas stations and other petroleum products I guess). he hands me a number to call. I call and leave as message, as the manager arrives. I tell him what is going on, and proceed to show him my gas sample. He goes and takes his own sample...hmmm, lo and behold, the same sh*t comes out. So, he takes my info and says "I'm not admitting reponsibility just yet" Um, sludge just came out of the pump, what does he mean, not admint fault? Idiot. But I guess they sort of admitted it when they offered to pay for the tow truck, and tells me save my receipts.
Ok, now the two truck arrives, about an hours since this began. Again, I realize the my 13 yrs of post hs education was worth it. The driver took about an hour to load my car! I showed him the tow hook, and asks me "Is that it?" takes out some chains with multiple hooks. I say, that's it...he then starts looking under the car for places to hook on to...once again, I repeat, that it (pointing to the hook)...he then goes the rear of the car, and say maybe I can get it from here...I look at him in amazement, and say "no, you have to use the tow hook, and if you want to pull it from the rear, you'll still have to attach the tow hook!" So, he decides to use the hook, all the while complaining how "these cars need to come up with something different" cause he's not had to tow a car like this before. (Slapping my head, now). Then trying to strap the wheels down...well, that was a sight. Finally get the car on the truck.
Some one from the City arrives while duffus was loading my car, ask me what happened. I tell him that the gas was contaminated, show him my sample, says "yup" and that it was good that I called cause the station may have had a chance to "clean up" and accuse my car of having pre-exsisting problems. Also, he stated that he can be a witness if this goes to claims court.
It's almost 2 hours already pass, it's almost 5o'clock, on a Friday, which means no one is going to look at my car until Monday.
What the worst thing that can happen to the engine?
Here's the gas:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24538/bad_gas_006.jpg">
See the crap on the bottom? It was nicely mixed together as I poured 14 gal into my car.
02-14-2004, 12:15 AM
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I'll find out what the damage is on Monday, after they drain the
system, replace the fuel filter, and air out the injectors. The burning smell and loud knocking noise didn't sound so good.
02-14-2004, 12:22 AM
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It will likely be fine. They should drain the tank. Add alcohol and fuel, change the filter and
run it.
Suggest changing the filter again after a few more tanks.
FYI the alcohol is added to allow the water to mix and than be burned.
Jeff
Suggest changing the filter again after a few more tanks.
FYI the alcohol is added to allow the water to mix and than be burned.
Jeff
hope your pimp TT makes a quick recovery
02-14-2004, 01:12 AM
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Hmm perhaps ... i've had my own little damage streak :(
and as long as we all know at the end of the day that a car is just a car, and be glad for your own good health and wellness 
I'm sure with some work and a bit of time that blu monster of yours will be as good as new, maybe even better. Best of luck with getting what you deserve from the gas station, good move on getting some of that nast 'trick' gas in the dasani bottle. Cheers - Max
I'm sure with some work and a bit of time that blu monster of yours will be as good as new, maybe even better. Best of luck with getting what you deserve from the gas station, good move on getting some of that nast 'trick' gas in the dasani bottle. Cheers - Max
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02-14-2004, 01:56 AM
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Sorry to hear that...
Many people I know here had similar problems. Apparently there was a week where contaminated gas was distributed to all the gas stations and many cars started stalling, vibrating, and hesitating. It seems that water was mixed in with the fuel. Of course, gas company denied it, but my Porsche/Audi/VW dealer managed to get samples and sent them to Germany for analysis. Germany was horrified. Of course, that just meant that the dealer would not cover any related repairs under warranty.
I hope your car is repaired quickly and the station compensates you appropriately. I can imagine your aggravation. Be thankful that the gas was obviously contaminated and that you stopped driving right away. It may have been worse if you were driving full bore for a couple of days...
I hope your car is repaired quickly and the station compensates you appropriately. I can imagine your aggravation. Be thankful that the gas was obviously contaminated and that you stopped driving right away. It may have been worse if you were driving full bore for a couple of days...
02-14-2004, 04:30 AM
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OMG!!! This is the kind of story I DREAD reading...
In this kind of situation I dont think I could have kept my cool. Obviously you did (which is a good thing). I wish you luck in getting your baby fixed. Damn. I feel you pain dude...
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