StriggityStrack Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Hey everyone, Two weeks ago I was driving my e34 home from work and was running dangerously low on fuel so I stopped and got gas at a BP in Belgium. I put somewhere near 20 gallons of gas in my car and took off. I was only able to make it to the freeway on ramp before the car sputtered out with symptoms opposite of a bad vacuum leak but to the same effect (foot to the floor would stall the car). I was able to get the car to idle for a while but it was clear that the car was not getting the correct AFR (running lean). It even threw a faulty primary O2 reading code. It was cold and snowing so I had it towed home thinking that my fuel pump was failing or my pressure regulator was simply stuck open. Expecting the worst I ordered new filters, regulator, and pump before I even began troubleshooting figuring I would just return what didn't work. I started by changing the filters and they were extremely bad so either way it was good that I did. Then I jumped the fuel pump relay to make sure that the pump was getting sufficient pressure and everything checked out. Finally I replaced the FPR but still no start. At this point I was pissed because I knew that the electrical and air side were operating correctly and I basically replaced the whole fuel system. The next day I felt pretty defeated at work and made a joke about bad fuel to my co-worker. I was expecting a laugh but instead he told me of a similar story of when he was 19 and had this happen to him. I called up BP and was "shadily" directed to the owner who admitted to selling potentially contaminated premium without having it checked by a state official who couldn't make it due to the weather that day. When I got home I siphoned all the gas out, bled my lines, and this is what I found within 2 minutes of settling. Keep in mind that I got mid grade which is unleaded and premium mixed at the pump so it is not as water potent as straight contaminated premium would be. It's been 3 weeks now and their insurance is dodging me and my car still won't start due to either fouled out plugs or clogged injectors. I will let you know how it goes tomorrow when I pull the plugs and fuel rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage_Kraut Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Wow, that's terrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Lawsuit time Embrace it Retire early Murica i_love_cars and StriggityStrack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Get all that shit out. Fill up with a few gallons of good gas. Add some injector cleaner. Start car. I'd be pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Happened to my dad once with his 540i. Made it one block until the car quit from sludge sucked from the bottom of the tanks. Repair shop admitted fault and fixed the car in house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Get all that shit out. Fill up with a few gallons of good gas. Add some injector cleaner. Start car. I'd be pissed. Did you sue? i_love_cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Happened to my dad once with his 540i. Made it one block until the car quit from sludge sucked from the bottom of the tanks. Repair shop admitted fault and fixed the car in house. Did your dad sue? i_love_cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Snap said: Lawsuit time Embrace it Retire early Murica I was able to find the claim number so now I am cracking skulls. The adjuster is at a conference until next Monday so she will enjoy the countless voicemail's I left on her machine upon return. I totaled everything including the cost of towing and its well over $700. 1 hour ago, suspenceful said: Get all that shit out. Fill up with a few gallons of good gas. Add some injector cleaner. Start car. I'd be pissed. Easier said than done. I drained the tank and bled the lines but it still wont even hiccup when starting. Its probably all fouled out from me trying to start it. I live in an apartment complex so its not that easy to get rid of 20 gallons of gasoline and I didn't even have enough containers to put it in. I called the Grafton waste department and they charge 85 cents a pound for fuel. Gas weighs about 6 pounds per gallon so it would cost me $102 just to get rid of the gas... THAT IS TWICE AS MUCH AS I PAID FOR IT!!! My general manger at work ended up giving enough 1 and 2 gallon containers to drain it but that took a lot of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Pour it in the gutter. StriggityStrack, KaiserRolls and B C 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 18 minutes ago, andyhundley said: Pour it in the gutter. The apartment complex pool sounded better and better last night when my shitty upstairs neighbor kids thought that my ceiling was a bowling alley. Chlorine.. Gasoline... they are both poisonous and end in "ine" so whats the difference right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Pool praty at Mr Strugglebean's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 4 minutes ago, Snap said: Pool praty at Mr Strugglebean's That's one I am surprised I haven't heard before. If only I had 55 more posts to make the name change... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 It evaporates pretty fast. Just drain that shit on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 We can have a bonfire at my parents =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 17 minutes ago, Earl said: We can have a bonfire at my parents =) Maybe they'll let you have a sleep over too! StriggityStrack, andyhundley and KaiserRolls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 18 minutes ago, Earl said: We can have a bonfire at my parents =) All it takes is a simple google search to realize that 20 gallons of gas + bonfire is a horrible idea. But willing to try nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 If you are waiting on an adjuster then stop touching your car! I deal with this stuff at work and the second a customer starts messing with things it all starts to go downhill. Leave it as is and save all receipts. If you need a rental find out if their insurance will cover it. If you miss any time at work make sure you have it documented and get a letter from your employer with the dates missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 47 minutes ago, patsbimmer1 said: If you are waiting on an adjuster then stop touching your car! I deal with this stuff at work and the second a customer starts messing with things it all starts to go downhill. Leave it as is and save all receipts. If you need a rental find out if their insurance will cover it. If you miss any time at work make sure you have it documented and get a letter from your employer with the dates missed. I have not been able to get a hold of the lady so I have no clue what the hell is going on and the gas station owner keeps telling me to deal with the insurance. I can't wait a month without a car for the people at the insurance company to get their shit together. I kept all my receipts so far though and fortunately I am using a family vehicle. My biggest worry is that since it is an older vehicle with high mileage that they are going to say it is totaled so that they don't need to pay out as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 38 minutes ago, JosephStrackbein said: I have not been able to get a hold of the lady so I have no clue what the hell is going on and the gas station owner keeps telling me to deal with the insurance. I can't wait a month without a car for the people at the insurance company to get their shit together. I kept all my receipts so far though and fortunately I am using a family vehicle. My biggest worry is that since it is an older vehicle with high mileage that they are going to say it is totaled so that they don't need to pay out as much. I understand the hardship but I would advise you to not do anything that may give the insurance company cause to deny your claim. After that it's a slippery slope. They're usually pretty good about this stuff. Do you know the name of the insurance company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Do you know the name of the insurance company? What is their name and where did they touch you? Is there a lawsuit yet? patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Saw on the news, Milwaukee county residents can get rid of hazardous materials including old gas tomorrow for free. State fair grounds tomorrow 8-2 http://www.mmsd.com/household-hazardous-waste StriggityStrack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I have not been able to get a hold of the lady so I have no clue what the hell is going on and the gas station owner keeps telling me to deal with the insurance. I can't wait a month without a car for the people at the insurance company to get their shit together. I kept all my receipts so far though and fortunately I am using a family vehicle. My biggest worry is that since it is an older vehicle with high mileage that they are going to say it is totaled so that they don't need to pay out as much. I understand the hardship but I would advise you to not do anything that may give the insurance company cause to deny your claim. After that it's a slippery slope. They're usually pretty good about this stuff. Do you know the name of the insurance company? It's Acuity insurance. Kohler is right next door and I almost feel like walking into the place but I'm sure they wouldn't let me. And could they really deny my claim if it was proven to be bad fuel by the state tests and I have receipts? Or are you saying that they will try to say that I made it worse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Well I got the car started. It runs extremely rough as if it were only firing on 5 cylinders and it throws a lambda 2 code on acceleration. So it could be basically anything air/fuel/electrical related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 you've pumped out all the lines and replaced the fpr, did you do anything to the injectors? besides the fuel pump and fpr they are really the only thing left in the fuel system. buy a set of rebuilts, they are pretty cheap, maybe $60 for the set. i don't see how anything air or electrical would have been affected at all, so don't start chasing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriggityStrack Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 you've pumped out all the lines and replaced the fpr, did you do anything to the injectors? besides the fuel pump and fpr they are really the only thing left in the fuel system. buy a set of rebuilts, they are pretty cheap, maybe $60 for the set. i don't see how anything air or electrical would have been affected at all, so don't start chasing there. It took awhile to push the stuff through the system but I finally got her running. I was so worried the injectors were clogged last night. https://vimeo.com/162209189 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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