Texas man paid $52 to fill his Volkswagen with fuel then stalled less than a block from the gas station

A man in Texas said he put $52 worth of gas into his Volkswagen at the gas station before noticing something was seriously off – and it proved to be very costly. 

Kam Jackson visited a gas station in Houston to top up his Volkswagen back in April, and filled up with fuel before realizing there was a problem.

Less than a block away from the gas station, his Volkswagen stalled and had to be towed. 

The car was badly damaged and he was left with a hefty repair bill. 

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What was wrong with the gas at the gas station?

Topping up your car with fuel should be a straightforward part of your week. 

However, Kam Jackson, or @kamiibltzjackson as he’s known on TikTok, has shown just how bad it can go when things go wrong. 

He spent $52 topping up at a local gas station, but as he removed the nozzle from his car, he noticed the fuel looked odd.

Rather than the amber color you’d expect the gas to be, his tank was now filled with a milky white colored liquid that he says ‘didn’t smell like gas’. 

Unsure of what to do, Kam decided to try and drive his car back home. 

However, less than a block away, his car stalled, and he had to call for a tow truck.

His Volkswagen then required a trip to a mechanic shop, where the fuel injectors and tank were given a thorough cleaning. 

Kam was also able to get an answer, of sorts, about what went wrong.

The mechanic confirmed to him that there was water in his fuel tank and injectors, meaning the gas he filled up with at the station was most likely contaminated with water. 

Water contamination would also explain why the gas looked the way it did. 

Kam reached out to the gas station, but says they told him they had tested the fuel and it was fine. 

@kamiibltzjackson Last night, I purchased gas from a station 5820 Martin Luther King Houston Texas 77021, and when the pump stopped, I noticed that the fuel did not appear normal—it had a white, cloudy appearance. I informed the station employee, but he seemed to dismiss my concern and acted as if he didn’t understand me. Shortly after leaving the station, my car stalled less than a block away, requiring me to have it towed. I returned to the station to address the issue, but the same employee advised me to speak with the manager the following morning. When I did, the manager was unhelpful, claiming that their fuel had been tested and found to be fine. Despite having photographic evidence of the issue, the manager stated there was nothing they could do. This situation has left me extremely frustrated. Not only am I unable to get to work due to my stalled car, but I also now face repair costs. To make matters worse, I’ve recently learned that another vehicle has also stalled after refueling at the same station. It is unacceptable that the station is selling poor-quality fuel and refusing to take responsibility for the damages caused. I need assistance in resolving this matter. #Houston #Texas #76gasstation #Gas #Foxnews #isaiahcareyfox26 #BadGas #civilsuit #civilattorney ♬ original sound – Kam IIblüñtz Jackson

As per his latest update, Kam said he was still attempting to get reimbursed for the repairs on his Volkswagen. 

How bad is water in the fuel tank?

If enough water makes its way into your fuel tank, it can cause serious issues for your car, like misfires, stalling, or just completely failing to start. 

Water can also erode internal components and parts, and can even damage catalytic converters and oxygen sensors, which quickly adds up to a hefty repair bill. 

If you’re ever unfortunate enough to end up with water in your gas tank, your best option is to visit a mechanic as soon as possible, like Kam did.

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