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how to drain gas tank??

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Old 03-20-2009, 04:42 PM
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got some bad gasoline.

whats the best way to drain the gas tank?
and, if it's the best way, how do i utilize the fuel pump to do so?
 
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Old 03-20-2009, 05:40 PM
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Why not run the car sitting still till it is out?
 
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Old 03-20-2009, 08:10 PM
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If you can find a hose to screw onto the fuel rail where the pressure guage would go you can start the car and run it and let it run and pump it into a container to drain it.
 
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