bigboi407

I just rebuilt my engine, and remembered before i parked it that it had a full tank of gas, that gas is about 11 months old, and havent got a clue as to how to drain it, i dont want to drop the tank, as i am physically limited so im trying to spend as least amount of time on the floor as possible as i have no lift

tony_2018

Cool story, so whats the technical question?

White_EG1

Uh, theres a drain plug. Find it.

DieMaster

iTrader: (1)

the EG civics do have a gas drain bolt. Or do like I did and connect the output of the fuel pump to a appropriate container and override the main relay so the pump is always running with ignition on.

TomCat39

Or you can get a manual siphon pump for 20-30 bucks and just do the transfer yourself from the access plate under the rear seat.

Then you know the drain bolt is still sealed.

Here is 3 options I found at walmart.com the first one being the best suited for the application.

FLO N'GO 08339 Fuel Transfer Pump, 1 gpm - Walmart.com

Kerosene Pump, Manual Operation - Walmart.com

Mityvac MV7241 Fluid Transfer Pump - Walmart.com

NotARaCist

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Or just syphon it out of the tank with a hose. Or just use it. 11 months isn't that old for normal gas. If it was race gas or E85, that would be a different story, but 87? Pfft.

eghatch9295

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im with narc. have gotten cars that sat for 2-3 years running on "old" gas. if the tank was actually full, that is to your benefit. cuts down on moisture.

tony_2018

87? pfft...

fuel pumps are for chumps, manual syphoning for the pro's.