Water-Contaminated Gas Causes Havoc in Edmonton

0:00It's April 17th. This is Calgary News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Dozens of drivers in Edmonton Southside got hit hard this week when they fueled up at the ESO station on Ellersley Road and Somerside Drive. Their cars stalled out just blocks away after grabbing gas, Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Mechanics found tanks full of water, mixed gasoline, which wrecked engines fast. Their kills combustion, turning fuel into a corrosive mess that gums up the whole system. Shops like Mike the mechanic in South Edmonton saw a flood of toes on Wednesday and Thursday vehicles, sputtering, refusing to start or running rough. One dealership alone had nine rigs in the bay. Folks were furious, but lucky in spots. Motorcycle mechanic Brock Stewart drained his wife's tank at home, spotting the clear water separating from yellow gas. He's fixed his rare issue maybe three or four times in over 20 years on the job. Others weren't so DIY savvy, facing days without wheels.

1:03Repair bills top $1,000 per car, draining tanks, cleaning lines, flushing with premium fuel, insurance my cover, if you prove contamination, then chase the station. Pumps shut down Wednesday afternoon while crews dug in with hydrovac trucks. Alberta's pushing drivers to report to consumer protection for a full probe. Kushe Tard, the circle-k owners, knew of complaints but claimed no alarms or confirmed problems yet. Stay clear of that spot till it's sorted, and check your ride if you fueled there.