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CAPE CORAL | State reports hundreds of impacted drivers from fuel contamination
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Panic at the gas pumps between August 26-27, 2023 had some drivers in Southwest Florida still dealing with engine issues nearly two weeks later.
Read MoreFUEL CONTAMINATION LEADS TO CANCELLATION OF 24 RED FUNNEL SAILINGS
Cross-Solent operator Red Funnel has cancelled a total of 24 sailings across today (Tuesday) and tomorrow due to fuel contamination.
Read MoreSA's dodgy diesel is mixed with paraffin - and getting harder to detect
Labs are seeing a huge increase in testing for contaminated fuel
Read MoreGas contamination during Hurricane Idalia sparks 'mass casualty' conspiracy theory
Gasoline contamination at service stations in the US state of Florida before Hurricane Idalia inspired conspiracy theories that the August 2023 incident was planned to create a "mass casualty event."
Read MoreFlorida Officials Warn of Fuel Contamination as Idalia Approaches
The contamination, which officials said resulted from the accidental mixing of diesel and gasoline, comes as Gulf Coast residents face potential evacuation orders.
Read MoreWhat Are the Common Contaminants Found in Marine Fuel?
Using contaminated or off-specification fuels can adversely affect the environmental and operational performance and safety of marine vessels, increasing the risk of costly downtime.
Read MoreDiesel Contamination
Water is a serious problem for combustion engine vehicles particularly diesels which can suffer near irreparable engine damage from contaminated fuel. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem often ignored.
Read MoreCommon Issues That Diesel Engines Are Prone To
Fuel Contamination This is another common issue that diesel engines are prone to. Fuel contamination can affect mileage, cause engine damage, and make it difficult to start the engine in colder weather. Additionally, you might experience stalling issues when driving at low speeds or when idling.
Read MoreReps To Probe Max Air Contaminated Fuel Incident
The House of Representatives is set to investigate the incident of contaminated fuel observed in a Max Air plane.
Read MorePossible bunker fuel contamination in Houston and US Gulf area 12 Jul 2023
In the last month, FOBAS has dealt with a number of problematic VLSFO RM fuels from the US Gulf region, specifically from Houston and New Orleans. During the use of these fuels vessels have reported varying degrees of problems with the fuel injection equipment, which in a couple of cases has resulted in total loss of power.
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