Thread: Crappy Fuel
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Old 07-02-2009, 04:08 PM
swampyjunior swampyjunior is offline
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Hello Catterman, are you coming "way" north again?

I have a small in line filter on my machines that is clear and I have to change it about every 6 months as it turns a red/brown color and I no longer trust it. Funny thing is I filter my fuel prior to putting it into my ATV tank. Then it gets filtered again on its way to the carb. I have a friend that said he believes there is an additive that is in the fuel that may be reacting to something causing the fuel to absorb water and the water then grows an algae like substance that is redish colored.

I still think with what we all pay at the pump we should be getting a better product. My neighbor thinks our fuel is made in China that's why its so poor quality. Course he has always been a few fries short of a happy meal.

SJ
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