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Water in Fuel

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by benighted, May 17, 2006.

  1. benighted

    benighted New Member

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    Just an observation... If you borrow a can of gas, make sure it is the right one before dumping it in your car or it may end up costing quite a bit.
    Has anyone else ever made this mistake, or am I the only one dumb enough to admit to it?
     
    #1 benighted, May 17, 2006
  2. Maytrix

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    I'll admit it.

    I've never done that :p
     
    #2 Maytrix, May 17, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Maytrix @ May 17 2006, 12:18 AM) [snapback]256682[/snapback]</div>
    Worst still, I filled up my diesel ute with Premium ULP :huh:

    I swore at it, thrashed it and finnaly told the dealer (it was only 4 weeks old) that it was a load of turd!

    They towed it 100km and then phoned me with the problem :eek:

    I could only cringe!

    Mark
     
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  4. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Do the nozzles have different diameters Down Under?


    You're not the only one (but I'm glad I never did that).

    Did you pick up a water can by mistake? Or did some doofus put water into the gasoline can (in which case you should whup them upside the head)?
     
    #4 richard schumacher, May 17, 2006
  5. benighted

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    It was in a gasoline can. It was sitting outside so I think rain got in.
     
    #5 benighted, May 17, 2006
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    so how did this turn out, benighted?

    DH has spent quite a few of his days tearing apart fuel systems because of non-fuel stuff making it into the gas tank. i always know it the second he walks in the door at night...

    my point is you're not alone.
     
    #6 galaxee, May 27, 2006
  7. hdrygas

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(benighted @ May 16 2006, 09:28 PM) [snapback]256658[/snapback]</div>
    Around here you need to be careful where gas is stored and how full the tank is. As you know water is everywhere around here.
     
    #7 hdrygas, May 27, 2006
  8. benighted

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    Yes water is everywhere here.

    I got it back on Monday, the bill ended up being $549.09.
    I'm going to be very careful what I put in there from now on!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(benighted @ May 27 2006, 08:38 PM) [snapback]261939[/snapback]</div>
    A BIG AMEN There Brother!!! It is wet out there!!
     
    #9 hdrygas, May 27, 2006
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