Yes, they sure are. When this happens you will not be the only vehicle this happens to. There will be multiple vehicles with the same problem. Report the problem to the owner of the station. They all have insurance that should take care of this.
If the station attendant fueled the truck then yes. If it was fueled by the truck driver then of course not.
Have you tried using gas line antifreeze? That will help to remove some of the water in the gas. The best way to make certain all the water is out of the tank is to siphon the gas out, let the tank air out and re-fill the tank with gas from a station you know does not have water in the gas.
water can be pumped in from a leaking underground tank at a gas station or if you leave your gas tank only partially full and the temperature shanges it can cause condensation inside your tank
Yes
To pursue compensation for repairs due to water in a diesel tank from a gas station, first document all evidence, including receipts for repairs, photos, and any communication with the gas station. Then, contact the gas station's management and explain the situation, providing your documentation. If they refuse to pay, consider filing a complaint with your local consumer protection agency or seeking legal advice to explore further options, such as small claims court. Always check if the gas station has insurance that might cover such incidents.
It can come in on the tanker truck, the tank could have a leak that lets ground water in, or the lids could let rain water in.
sometimes after heavy rain, a gas station might have rain water leak into it's gas storage tanks, water in a cars gas tank will cause it to stall. Maybe change the place you get your gas.
Yes, but you can go to a gas station and refill your tank.
The only way to know for sure if a person has water in the gas tank is to drain the tank. Usually a car will sputter and die if there is water in the tank.
Sometimes there is water mixed in with the gas. This will certainly create a problem where there was none before. Water in the tank can be very damaging to an engine. There are additives that will help. And afterward try to avoid filling up at that particular gas station.
To pay for gas with cash at the gas station, you can go inside the station and let the cashier know how much gas you want. You can then give them the cash amount for the gas, and they will activate the pump for you to fill up your tank.
Drive to a different gas station.