Thread: my 1971 220d starts to cut out at 50
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Old 03-03-2011, 08:59 AM
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to elaborate on what layback40 stated....fuel will grow bacteria if there is water in the fuel.

This can be from rain or condensation and both those sources can be from your fuel supplier or could be introduced directly into your tank. If you have a car that has been setting it will be more of a problem.

A car that is driven regularly and suddenly has bacteria most likely got it from the fuel supplier.
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