Avoid BP fuel in Glasgow, Delaware

[safetysme]

Just had my 90 hp 4 stroke mercury into the shop for the second time (only 32 hours on it) and found out that the fuel tank had 2-3" of water in the bottom of it. I only ever bought BP fuel. The last time I filled up (8G) must have been almost 3/4 water to have that much in the tank. New pressurized tank so it didn't come in from the gasket/valve side. I'm just glad the problem was related to fuel and not the motor.

Bought a 12$ siphon and will keep a pickle jar on board to make sure the fuel is clean in the morning before I head out. Other than this fuel problem, the mercury and suntracker has been working like a beauty.

[lakerunner]

You need to add water separator filter

[jimrs]

Only bought BP but how many stations did you use. It's the stations responsibility to check the tanks for water before and after each delivery.

[safetysme]

Same station every time. My mechanic recommended that so that you can help rule out problems with fuel...

Agreed - I am looking at a water separator, but it wouldn't have helped 3" of water.

BP has sent me an adverse fuel condition complaint form or something that I can submit my mechanics bill to for review. I'll post an update if I get anything back from them.