Diesel fuel was put into a regular-grade gas tank at the terminal that supplies several local gas stations. The mistake impacted three gas stations in Hampton Roads, Sam’s Club in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach, and a Costco in Norfolk.
Putting diesel into a regular car is a costly mistake. For an older car, mechanics estimate the fix may cost upwards of 300 dollars. If a new car is impacted, the cost to fix it may range from 500 to 1500 dollars.
According to some Costco customers, they had to file a claim and were told that someone would get back to them in a few days. The customers said they can get their money back for the gas, but it's unclear if they will be reimbursed to get their cars fixed.
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