Motorists say RON95 wrecked their engines, and Selangor is now investigating seven petrol stations over watery fuel claims
SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — Selangor is investigating seven petrol stations after motorists complained that RON95 petrol s...
Selangor is investigating seven petrol stations following complaints from motorists who say RON95 petrol contaminated with water damaged their vehicle engines, according to news outlet Harian Metro. The Selangor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry received 10 official complaints involving the seven premises and collected 27 petrol samples for lab analysis.
Investigators found various engine damage symptoms, including abnormal noises, jerking, loss of power, failure to start, and burnt engine valves. Some vehicle service centers confirmed water contamination in fuel tanks caused engine damage. All seven stations had valid Special Approval Licences and Petroleum Development Act 1974 licences.
The ministry issued notices requiring operators to provide documents to assist the investigation. The ministry is probing possible offences under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011 for alleged false trade descriptions of petrol content. Motorists are advised to keep receipts and workshop reports as evidence when lodging complaints.
Earlier complaints in northern states included Penang, Kedah, and Perak. No confirmed evidence links the complaints in Selangor to the northern states.
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