Drivers are being warned of contaminated fuel issues after an incident in Australia "destroyed" cars shortly after leaving a petrol station.
Several motorists in East Melbourne reported serious issues with their vehicles over the weekend, with numerous breakdowns reported.
The petrol station in question, which is located in Nunawading, saw multiple people claim to have filled their cars with "contaminated" fuel.
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Reports suggest that water from recent rainfall contributed to the issue by leaking into underground tanks and contaminating the fuel.
A number of motorists in Australia reported issues with their cars after filling up with 'contaminated' fuel
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Speaking to 7News, one concerned motorist claimed "cars were just dying immediately" as they tried to leave the filling station.
Another motorist stated that multiple cars had broken down, adding that "some wouldn't even turn over".
Videos from the scene appeared to show a bright green liquid, which had reportedly been pumped from the petrol station
Several motorists also reported that three different fuels were impacted, including diesel, unleaded 98 and 91-octane.
Around 150,000 cases of contaminated fuel issues are recorded every year
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The operator of the petrol station told 7News that multiple pumps were affected by contaminated fuel, although it was only isolated to one store.
They added that fuel sales were suspended as soon as the company investigated the cause, adding that impacted customers would be contacted and offered compensation.
Fuel contamination occurs sporadically at petrol stations, with outside factors, including rainfall entering tanks, often a cause of the issues.
However, it is more common for motorists to fill their cars up with the incorrect fuel, rather than it being contaminated when coming out of the pump.
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Shockingly, it is estimated that up to 150,000 drivers put the wrong fuel into their vehicles every year.
In the event that someone has used the wrong fuel in their car, they should refrain from turning on the ignition and notify petrol station staff of the error.
The RAC advises drivers to refrain from putting the key in the ignition, placing the car in neutral, and pushing it into a safe space.
If the vehicle has already been switched on, they should turn off the engine immediately or pull over to a safe spot as soon as possible.
| PASomeone who has used the wrong fuel in their vehicle could be slapped with costs worth hundreds of pounds for specialists to drain the tank.
Draining and flushing out the wrong fuel should be simple, although drivers should be aware that serious damage could have been done.
Since fuel is highly flammable, motorists should always call a trained expert or mechanic to drain the tank to minimise any potential issues.