I changed the fuel filter in my neighbors car yesterday and let all the fuel spill out into this metal bowl. Took a look at it, not only was it dirty, it was loaded with water too. Could not believe how much was in the filter. No wonder his car was hesitating. Told him to put some dry gas in the tank. Took a picture, not sure how good it came out but you can kind of see how dirty everything was.

 

If it were a lot of water, it's time to change where he's getting gas.

 

You will get the dirt out of fuel filter depending on which way you pour it out thats normal,but water no so much i'd be looking at a different station.

 

Not sure where he got his gas. Will have to ask him so I don't go there. Lol.

 

If it does any damage the gas station is also responsible. They are supposed to check their tanks with measuring stick, if there is more than so many inches of water in there they need to stop selling fuel and correct it.

 

Sooo, with all that water in the fuel....did you check it with a match Darrell???

 

What kind of tank or car was this and how much is it driven? A steel tank will produce a lot of water through condensation as it sits. I have a boat with a 86 gal tank. Unbelievable how much water this tank will produce over a winter if you do not fill it all the way up

 

Ha, not this time Allan. I value my eyebrows LOL

 

Not driven very often. Low original mileage. Will have to check the tank tomorrow to see what it is made of. Out of a early 90's Furd Mustang.

 

One way to avoid the condensation issue is to keep the tank full when storing the car. This provides less surface area for condensation to form. The downside is with today's gas. Without Stabil the stuff turns to vinegar in a couple of months.

 

That is a bummer.

At least you were able to help your friend.

Undoubtedley water in gasoline isn't good for a car; however, it's my understanding that a diesel engine can be down right destroyed by water in the fuel. Is this correct?

 

That is correct. Gas engines get eaten up by water also though.