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Most vehicles these days make it impossible to run a syphon hose down the filler neck so, when I have to drain a fuel tank (for whatever reason) I disconnect the filler tube from the tank and go directly into the tank with the syphon hose.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt depends whether or not the gas tank is rusty. If you want to clean a rusty tank, you will need some phosphoric acid. Mix the phosphoric acid with a bit of water and fill the tank with it. Let it sit for about 24 hours then drain it.
If the tank is severely rusted, you may want to fill it with water, a teaspoon of dish shop, and some type of small hard item (nuts, bolts etc). Wrap the tank in a blank and put it in a box, wrap the box with towels. Put this all in your clothes dryer on a cool cycle for about an hour. Take it out and empty the tank. See all the massive chunks of rust come out, now go the phosphoric acid route.
Otherwise you can use a paint thinner in the tank to clean it.
Whichever method you use, once your tank is clean it should be re-lined with a produce such as POR-15 or Kreem.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends how clean
(1) a general clean out: take the gas tank off and simply dump every thing out
(2) a thoroughal cleaning: take the gas tank off, dump everything out and air blast it clean
(3) finally (just buy a new gas tank) or go to a wrecker and buy a used one which are always cleaned
If you have alot of dirt then you will probably want to change the sending unit. The sock will also have debris.
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∙ 12y agoIf the gasoline is real old and turned to varnish, removing the fuel tank is the best way. Once the tank is removed you can remove the sending unit to help gain access to the inside of the tank. Don't forget to flush out he fuel lines too!
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∙ 17y agoA shop vac, dont use the wifes, it will definatly upset her.
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∙ 13y agoPump the tank and then fill it up with good fuel and add 1 can of a moisture removal such as Heat or Seafoam.
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Do some cars have siphon bloks The siphon does not seem to reach the gas Is there a kind of screen or block in some cars that prevents the siphon from reaching the gas i.e. 1990 and 1996 Lincoln?
is not so much a syphon block, but a fliter built into the filler hose
How do you get rid of old gas in gas tank?
I Think you have other problems. Change the fuel filter and if that doesn't do it take it to a garage. You purchase a gasoline can and a funnel. Fill the gasoline can with fuel from your local gasoline station. Pour it into your vehicles tank using the funnel. Cycle the ignition key on and off several times pausing breifly for a few seconds when in the on position, this will prime the system, then start it up.
How much methyl hydrate do you use for a tank of gas?
You can put about a pint in a full tank of gas.
Why does the gas tank splash back when filling?
The tank is not venting properly.
How many gallons does the gas tank in the 2008 Smart Fortwo hold?
The gas tank on the 2008 Smart Fortwo holds 8.7 gal..
How do you siphon gas from neon gas tank?
You can not. There is an anti-siphon valve in the filler neck.You can not. There is an anti-siphon valve in the filler neck.
How do you siphon gas from a 2005 dodge ram 1500 hemi sport?
You can not siphon from that tank. You have to remove the tank and pump to drain.
How do you remove gas from anti- siphon gas .dodge ram?
You remove the filler hose off of the side of the tank, and siphon out of there.
When the fuel filter is changed will the gas try to siphon out of the tank when you take it loose?
Only the fuel in the gas line will escape. It will not siphon out.
How do you get the gas out of the car?
Siphon it out of the tank. Feed a hose into the gas take and create a vacuum to remove the gas. Have tank or bucket ready.
How do you remove gas from anti siphon gas dodge ram?
You can hot wire the fuel pump, or remove the tank and siphon it out of the pump mounting hole.You can hot wire the fuel pump, or remove the tank and siphon it out of the pump mounting hole.
Where is the gas tank drain plug located on a 1985 Honda Prelude?
It Does Not Have A Gas Tank Drain Plug. You Will Have To Siphon The Gas Out. Or Drop The Tank With It In It. GOOD LUCK
The gas tank is designed with a siphon tube why?
so the gas pump could fit in there.
Does a 2002 Buick rendezvous has an anti siphon gas tank?
Yes
How do you siphon gas from Jeep Liberty?
Not possible without dropping gas tank and draining it that way.
Can you siphon gas from a Chevy Suburban?
In order to siphon the fuel out of the tank you need to remove the fill hose from the tank. The hose is difficult to get to but it can be done. Once the fill hose is removed you can then slip your siphon hose into the tank. Try not to allow any dirt to get into the tank during the process.
How do you drain gas on 1994 Lincoln mark viii?
Unfortunately you have to remove the tank, siphon as much as you can and then remove the tank.
