1. Buy Petrol at Reputable Service Stations
Some service stations don’t have pump filters, making you more vulnerable to dirty gasoline. Other stations may not mix alcohol and fuel properly — or worse, water down their product.
You can ask the services station attendant whether the petrol you buy is filtered at the pump and if the station has a policy about changing the pump filters regularly. If you do not get a suitable answer it’s likely you will damage your vehicle and end up with car problems. It would be better to go elsewhere before this occurs.
The bottom line is; when you find a station you trust, stick to it.
2. Don’t Fill Up if you see the Tanker
Should you happen to see a petrol tanker filling the tanks at your local service station, go to another service station or go back at another time.As the station’s underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your petrol can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs. This is best avoided, and chosing another station to fill up at that time or returning later would serve your car well for the future.
In closing, if you do end up running dirty fuel through your vehicle, then we would recommend getting a car service to help stop any serious problems arising.
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