Water in Gas Tank: South Edmonton's Fuel Nightmare

0:00Drivers in South Edmonton got a nasty surprise last week, after filling up at the Circle KSO, on Ellersley Road and Summerside Drive. Water mixed into the gasoline caused multiple cars to stall out suddenly, leading to toes and shop visits. Mechanics drain tanks full of the bad stuff, and it's hit dozens of vehicles so far. Local shops like Mike the Mechanic have seen four cars already, with five more lined up, and calls keep coming in. Other garages report similar issues, way more than the initial 50 folks thought. Samples show pure water at first, then gasplains, even diesel traces in the bottom of tanks. Owners are frustrated, facing repair bills from $1,000 to $3,000 per car. Newer models with direct injection suffer most from resting corrosion on fuel pumps. Older rides fare better, but everyone urges quick draining to limit damage. Kushe, Tard, who runs the station, confirmed water got into underground tanks. They shut down pumps right away, flushed lines, swapped filters, and fixed infrastructure.

1:05They're helping customers file claims, while an independent tech verifies it's safe before reopening. Police are now probing if this was accidental, or something criminal. Mechanics say, catch it early, and you might dodge the worst, but for now, drivers from that spot should check their rides, and hit up the company for support. Stay fueled up smart out there. Stay informed with Canada News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.