The Cause
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said it believed suspect fuel might have damaged Lambda sensors in some cars' systems, leading them to cut power to prevent damage to the engine. Silicon products are used as 'anti-foaming agents' in diesel fuel, but even very small quantities can cause serious problems in petrol engines.
Read more about this topic: 2007 United Kingdom Petrol Contamination
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