Published Mar 08, 2022
Buying contaminated fuel from a suburban service station is a rare event, but two cases have come to light on different sides of Brisbane during the floods.
Key points:
- Motorists have reported fuel contamination at service stations in Wakerley and Bald Hills
- A mechanic dealing with one of the cases told the clients it was the "worst" he'd even seen
- RACQ said cases where fuel has been contaminated with water are "rare"
David Fife's son Leo filled up at the Shell-run NightOwl, on Green Camp Road in Wakerley, on February 26.
When Leo tried to drive off, his Mazda MX-5 would not oblige.
"He tried to start it and it didn't start," Mr Fife said.
"He called me and I went to have a look and thought, 'This is really weird.'
"I looked at the fuel pump, disconnected it, and all this water came out."
Read more:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-08/contaminated-fuel-reports-in-brisbane-floods/100891100