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‘Doesn’t Even Smell Like Gas’: Texas Man Drives Volkswagen to 76 Gas Station. Then He Realizes He Filled Up On a Mystery Liquid
- A Houston motorist filled up his Volkswagen at a 76 gas station, only to realize he had pumped a milky white liquid that didn't smell like gas.
- The liquid was likely contaminated fuel, possibly from water entering the station's tanks, which can cause rough idling, misfires, and engine damage.
- Another explanation could be a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) mix-up, leading to corrosion of fuel pumps and injectors if introduced into a gasoline tank.
- Diesel fuel contamination is also a possibility from delivery or equipment errors, causing serious damage to gasoline engines.
- Ethanol phase separation can create a dense layer of ethanol and water in the tank, affecting fuel quality and engine performance.
- Consequences of filling up with contaminated fuel include fuel system damage, injector failure, and potential repair costs of $2,500 or more.
- Contaminated fuel can lead to corroded fuel pumps, engine misfires, and damage to catalytic converters and oxygen sensors.
- Facing uncooperative station personnel, the motorist's car stalled shortly after leaving, resulting in repair costs and work disruptions.
- Inquiries to the station and the parent company, Phillips 66, have not yielded satisfactory responses regarding the incident.
- It is crucial to address fuel system maintenance and monitor for potential contamination to prevent costly damage and engine issues.
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