The owner didn't wish to appear on camera but explained that it was an accident. A truck broke one of the pipe caps for the underground storage tanks. Monday's storm then caused water to enter the tank. As of Tuesday morning, caution tape and bags covered nozzles with the exception of a few diesel pumps.
The Department of Consumer Protection said the owner had the tanks cleaned Tuesday and is waiting until it is clear to open the pumps.
"It does happen more often than you know of," said Jason Mccormick, owner of Good Guys Auto House.
Mccormick said it's common to see this situation where temperatures fluctuate. Weather can also be a factor. He suggests going to well-used gas stations, where fuel is constantly being pumped.
Addressing car problems as soon as you notice them is another good practice.
"One of the biggest things is when someone equates driving their car, and it starts to not run correctly, your first thought is, 'well, I filled up with gas' so that's not it. So, you dismiss that. When it could be as simple as the fuel that was added to the vehicle," Mccormick said.
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