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Assuming that there is a fuel filter in the fuel delivery system, it depends on how much water is in the tank, as well as where and how the fuel pickup tube is situated. Water will completely plug up a fuel filter and it takes surprisingly little water to do so (as little as a few mLs), but if the fuel pickup is not taking from the very bottom of the tank, a pretty significant amount of water would need to be in the tank to allow water to enter the fuel system.
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What is in your gas tank that is making your car run bad?
Could be water.
Will water in gas tank damage car?
damage engine no.. will the engine run no.
Will your car run bad and make loud knocking noise if there is water in gas tank?
Yes Yes
Can soda in a gas tank damage a car?
yes it does damage your car and your car wont run ; ]
Should you fill the gas tank full of gas if you run out of gas in a fuel injector car?
Yes
Can water in fuel cause permanent damage to a car?
It depends how much water was put into your tank and if it has ran through your auto. Usually if a car has been left to sit for a period of time condensation will build in the gas tank which will cause white smoke to come from the exhaust. If water was put into the gas tank it is best to drain the tank and adding new fuel with a quart of fuel drier. The car will most likely not run if the water to gas ratio is high but as far as permanent damage goes it is not likely. Water would have to sit for a long period of time to corrode and make a hole in your tank which will cause the gas tank to have a leak. In some cases your car might have a misfire if water is in the fuel lines. The best thing to do is to go to your local honest mechanic and have him run a diagnosis.
How long does a car run with 1 gallon of water?
Usually a car does not run on water. If you have water in your gas you can put in some dry gas and be fine.
Does a car's gas tank have a vent and will the car run with a broken vent?
yes it will run with a broken vent, but the check engine light may come on because of tank pressure, and you may leak a bit of gas.
How do you break a car down?
Put the wrong fuel in it , run the battery down , theres tons of ways !
How do you start a Mercedes when you run out of gas?
You can't start a car if it has no petrol in its tank.
How do get water out of your gas tank?
The water will settle to the bottom of the tank. The fuel pump is located on the bottom of the tank which means it will be picked up first and sent to the injectors. Water will not burn so the car will not start or will but run rough and die. You can by a gas drier or pay less and go to the drugstore and buy some alcohol.
Water in gas tank?
The water will settle to the bottom of the tank. The fuel pump is located on the bottom of the tank which means it will be picked up first and sent to the injectors. Water will not burn so the car will not start or will but run rough and die. You can by a gas drier or pay less and go to the drugstore and buy some alcohol.
