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After a ride to simvliet haven
Me: There it is. Class 230. I had opportunity to drive one in Rijndam. This one should be piece of cake to drive. *gets in* Well, it's same like those in Rijndam. Let's run pre-start checklist. So
Master switch: *switches on master switch* On
Battery: *looks at battery voltmeter* Well, it isn't fully charged, but for startup it is enough.
Ammount of fuel: *looks at fuel gauge* Half-full tank, but enough for a short ride.
Pneumatic pressure: *looks at pressure gauges* Ugh. The pneumatic system is completely empty. This unit proabably stood here for a long time. I should wait after startup for some pressure to build up before I depart.
Parking brake: *looks at parking brake lever* Engaged. I will disengage it after there's enough pressure in pneumatic system.
Turbocharger: *arms turbocharger* Armed
Fuel pump: *switches on fuel pump. Fuel pump spools up and hums as it runs* Up and running
Passenger door: *goes into passenger saloon and tried to push the door open, the door went ajar a bit* Ugh. I think the doors are secured by pneumatic system, which is empty and doesn't work *shuts door manually*
Me: Okay. The unit seems to be alright. Let's start up engine. *presses "Engine start" button*
*Engine won't start noise*
Me: What the hell? Why it won't start? Ugh. Let's do this again *presses "Engine start" button*
*Engine won't start noise*
Me:*grunts and kicks the area under dashboard in anger* Stupid piece of [expletive censored]!! Where's the engineers to fix it?!
Long story short, after I reported malfunctioning Class 230 unit, the engineers examined the unit and found out, that fuel intake was clogged by debris which was inside contaminated low-quality fuel. After Michiel found out about this, he got mad and sued Shell company for distributing contaminated fuel. The court went on Michiel's side after investigation and ordered Shell company to pay fine around 10 000 000 € and repay damages to Simvliet transport company.
I also recommended Michiel to buy some diesel from Benzina* company. Like Sjoerd did in Rijndam. Because diesel from Benzina company has higher quality.
Notes: *Benzina is czech petroleum company, which sells petrol and diesel in Czech republic and is dominating on czech petroleum market. Their fuel is high-quality one. Thrust me. I once got gas can full of petrol from Benzina gas station for my gas-operated lawnmower at my cottage, and lawnmower worked smoothly.
Also I want to assure you, that I don't want to spoil the Shell's reputation. Their fuel is also good, but I found out, that Shell company is dominating on dutch petroleum market, and it come in handy to me.
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To be included on the future release?