A TikTok influencer has claimed that his car developed engine problems after he filled up with petrol at a fuel station, leaving him with a RM450 repair bill.
En Duta Aizat Hafiz said he purchased RM80 worth of petrol at the station at around 1pm on Thursday before stopping at a restaurant.
He noticed something was wrong after finishing his meal when the engine started but the car failed to move normally after he shifted the gear to Drive, despite pressing the accelerator.
“When I shifted to D and pressed the accelerator, the car wouldn’t move. Then the engine started sputtering. I’ve seen this happen to other people’s cars, but this time it happened to mine,” he said.
He added that he had thought previous issues involving petrol from brands other than Petronas had already been resolved, but was relieved that he had managed to reach home before the problem worsened.
Following the incident, he sent his car to a workshop, where it remained for two days and one night for inspection and repairs.
According to Aizat, the mechanic suspected that the petrol in the tank was of poor quality based on its appearance when drained. The mechanic then removed all the fuel and thoroughly cleaned the tank before filling it with Petronas RON97 petrol.
He said the car was tested after the work was completed and ran smoothly. He subsequently drove it from the workshop to a restaurant and home without experiencing further problems.
Aizat said he paid RM450 in total, comprising RM350 for removing and cleaning the fuel tank and RM100 for the RON97 petrol used during the process.
He claimed the mechanic had described the drained petrol as thinner, lighter in colour and different in smell from the fuel normally used.
However, Aizat stressed that he did not intend to accuse or point fingers at any party over the incident.
Instead, he shared his experience on social media and lodged a complaint via email with the management of the fuel station, attaching the petrol purchase receipt, workshop receipt and screenshots of his communications with the company.
He said he was still awaiting a response regarding his complaint and claim for the repair costs.
Aizat emphasised that his post was not intended to encourage a boycott but to raise awareness and prevent other motorists from experiencing similar problems.
“RM450 is still manageable for us, but what about someone on a low income who relies on a single car to send their children to school, take them to hospital or get to work?” he said.
He urged motorists to remain vigilant about the quality of the fuel they use.
There has been no independent confirmation that the petrol purchased at the station caused the engine problems.
