Breakdown and
assistance firm, River Canal Rescue, reports an unprecedented number
of call-outs across the country last week due to fuel contamination caused
by water and diesel bug (an enzyme or bacteria that grows from water
in the fuel). Diesel bug is usually prevalent after winter or
Easter, but it appears to be causing problems later in the year.
Out of 83
call outs last week, nine were fuel related whereas the week before RCR
attended 95 call-outs with no contamination issues. In a bid to combat the
problem, RCR is offering a free 100ml bottle of Marine 16 fuel treatment to
any boater who calls and requests a bottle on 01785 785680 during June.
Managing
Director Stephanie Horton, comments; "Many of the diesel bug problems
appear to be after people have filled their vessel, so it could
be a fuel supply issue. We're keen to help people where we can which is
why we're not putting a limit on the amount of Marine 16 we offer - it's free
to boaters, usually retails at approx £5 and will treat a
full fuel tank, the only cost is the cost of postage."
Please note that if you are using another treatment we advise you to continue using this and not mix treatments.
Please note that if you are using another treatment we advise you to continue using this and not mix treatments.
