Water in my Gas

[Polski]

Recently I purchased gas for my 25HP Merc. from a station that I though sold only regular gas and not the reformulated type. It turned out to be reformulated, my fault for not noticing the change. My motor was running terrible so I checked for dirty filters, pinched lines, vent, and my fuel pump. The diafram was all streched out from the reformulated gas. I went to a dealer for a new part and he told me that he has been seeing alot of water in the gas lately. My tank was empty when I filled it so I didn't think it would be a problem. I dumped out the remaining 4 gallons because I didn't want to run it through my new diafram. When I got to the end of the tank I could not belive it, There was at least 1/2 gallon of water in my gas. I'm not sure who I should report this to, but if your having engine problems like rough running and chocking out, check your gas. Anyone else with similar problems? Thanks

[REW]

When the pipelines ship gas overland -- they separate the gas shipments by a "wad" of water -- the premium companies sell off the few hundred gallons of gas on each side of this "wad" to discount stations. I got burned twice, trying to save money at cut rate stations -- for auto gas, and a reputable mechanic told me the same thing, i.e. there was water in my gas.

Drained out all of the gas, refilled at a "regular station and no further problem.

Take care

REW