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Pattey21

By Pattey21,
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hey guys just filled up again at calwell caltex and once again its dirty.

this has happened 3 times in the last 6months. Also my gf used to fill her car with gas there until they decided that water was a good additive.

SO AVOID!

On the contrary bp at fyshwick ultimate usually sees good prices around $1.56

Also united now have 100ron on pump in fyshwick.

just thought i would share

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srsly - 100ron ?

Hmmm

Dirty fuel can be created when the tankers come in and stir the under ground tank up.

There's a certain amount of yuk and water that gets messed about. Never fill up if theres a tanker in the drive way.

How do you know it's dirty. Only way i know is when your car starts missing and farting.

Never let your own tank get down under a Qtr or so.

Ps. I only use shell Vortex and sometimes BP ulitimate.

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Dirty fuel can be created when the tankers come in and stir the under ground tank up.

There's a certain amount of yuk and water that gets messed about. Never fill up if theres a tanker in the drive way.

This.

Pattey21 Proficient

Pattey21

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srsly - 100ron ?

Hmmm

Dirty fuel can be created when the tankers come in and stir the under ground tank up.

There's a certain amount of yuk and water that gets messed about. Never fill up if theres a tanker in the drive way.

How do you know it's dirty. Only way i know is when your car starts missing and farting.

Never let your own tank get down under a Qtr or so.

Ps. I only use shell Vortex and sometimes BP ulitimate.

its definately dirty fuel 20ks after i had fill ed up its starts missing and pulsing and then its fine again then back to shit. be glad when this tank is done.

Pattey21 Proficient

Pattey21

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Question.

How do you see it's dirty?

Curious if you take a sample or something

i would say you wouldnt be able to see anything, if you could i would be worried. would have to take it to a chemist or similar, however i not going to jump to conclusions. will be draining this weekend, will sample it and compare to fresh fuel, if i find anything will post.

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I pretty much only fill up at BP Kingston, BP Phillip, or occasionly at the Caltex at O'Halloran/Drakeford Kambah.

And BP Watson (Federal Hwy) on the weekends I head to Sydney.

Never had a problem ever!

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I fill up my GTR and 135i regularly at Calwell and have never had a problem.

Claiming contaminated fuel is serious, and most fuel companies will not hesitate turning off stock from that tank and sampling it if they think there is a chance of contamination (read: enough people complain).

I suggest you contact the service station and also log a complaint online at http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/fuelquality/complaint.html

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I put in a complaint with caltex on monday. they called me wednesday to get details. drained my fuel tank, took a sample and have been flushing it through from the hard lines in engine bay. will be interesting to see what they say back.

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I always fill up with 98 at Calwell as its near my home and the price is usually ok and not ever once had a problem.

Would be curious to find out the results from your sample though.

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