dirty diesel
Submitted: Monday, Apr 25, 2011 at 22:07
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G'day all, travelling through SA at the moment. I think I picked up a tank full of dirty fuel in
Port Lincoln. All was
well with the german oiler prior to filling up, and I mean fill up, it took 76 litres. It wasn't till later in the day moving slowly around
Coffin Bay National Park that I noticed a misfire or hesitation from the engine at about 1500 revs. I suspect it was the fuel I got earlier and have spoken to the outlet who were genuinely concerned. They took a sample from the same bowser and gave me a sample. They say they will get their sample tested and I should do the same. They could not give me any idea of where to get it tested though. We are in SA for the next couple of weeks, the vehicle seems to drive alright apart from this engine miss, is there any where I could get this tested in SA?
thanks Eric.
Reply By: Roachie.kadina.sa.au - Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 at 19:28
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 at 19:28
I would suggest you immediately change your fuel filter. Once changed, cut the old one open and investigate what the innards look like.
Another one of the culprits of crook fuel can be a situation where the service station has recently had a new load of fuel dumped into it's tanks by a tanker. The act of pumping in many thousands of litres into an underground tank, will have the effect of stirring-up what ever muck is on the bottom of that tank, in the same way that placing good fuel into your tank will tend to stir-up the muck in the bottom of your tank (as stated above).
Good luck,
Roachie
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