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Old 03-10-2007, 11:23 PM
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can anybody show the steps on how to drain the fuel from the gas tank? i searched and didnt see any articles on how to do it. just wanna know the steps to make sure i dont cause a spark and make it go boom. tank is full also
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Default Re: how to drain fuel out of the gas tank? (Baodalazi)

This is pretty easy..

First, get clear plastic (soft) tubing, about 6 feet and suck on the one end while the gas cap is off of your car and the other end of the tubing is inserted into the gas tank (where you fill up with gas) until you see the gas coming towards your face. Right before it gets to the end of the hose, put it into a 5 gallon bucket or the appropriate sized container and it will start emptying out into your container.

If you get any gas in your mouth, obviously spit it out and rinse your mouse out thoroughly.
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Default Re: how to drain fuel out of the gas tank? (ke98248)

drain plug under the gas tank...
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Default Re: how to drain fuel out of the gas tank? (k^motor)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k^motor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">drain plug under the gas tank...</TD></TR></TABLE> Pics or links, me want to kno to .
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Frijoles &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Pics or links, me want to kno to . </TD></TR></TABLE>

i would think its like the oilpan...but i dont know...i wanna see too if theres a pic out there..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k^motor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">drain plug under the gas tank...</TD></TR></TABLE>

X2 i think if i remember it would be on the drivers side near the toward the back of the tank

good luck
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Default Re: how to drain fuel out of the gas tank? (richard7968)

haha...damn, daylight savings tripped me out....i didnt even know....i saw my laptops clock go from 159 to 300...i was like
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Default Re: how to drain fuel out of the gas tank? (ke98248)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ke98248 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This is pretty easy..

First, get clear plastic (soft) tubing, about 6 feet and suck on the one end while the gas cap is off of your car and the other end of the tubing is inserted into the gas tank (where you fill up with gas) until you see the gas coming towards your face. Right before it gets to the end of the hose, put it into a 5 gallon bucket or the appropriate sized container and it will start emptying out into your container.

If you get any gas in your mouth, obviously spit it out and rinse your mouse out thoroughly. </TD></TR></TABLE>

wouldn't u just suck up the fumes before anithing?
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Default Re: how to drain fuel out of the gas tank? (krazyhmongboi)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by krazyhmongboi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

wouldn't u just suck up the fumes before anithing?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i dont think you would if you stick it right into the liquidand make sure it stays in there
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Default Re: how to drain fuel out of the gas tank? (MitsukillinS2K)

i've done it..there is a 17 or 19 mm bolt on the gas tank...just be careful though because once you loosen it gas is going to start pouring everywhere..so have a bucket or something ready

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1. Jack up the car.
2. Get your *** under the vehicle.
3. Look for a plug, there is only one and its not very hard to see.
4. Stick a bucket under it and drain.
5. Have a couple buckets, its going to be more than 10 gallons. The tanks capacity is more than 10 but you will leave some in there.
6. Congratulate your self on being so observant on finding the plug.
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Nice! I'm dropping my tank Mon/Tues. The car has been apart since Jan. I think there is only 1/4 tank in there, but not really sure, lol. Glad to hear there is a drain plug. I'll take pics for you guys who want to see
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be careful with the plug too it will strip if its weathered... learned from past experiance.
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