Need Quick Help - Draining Fuel
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Need Quick Help - Draining Fuel
Hi Guys,
I've pulled the main fuel line at the firewall disconnect and jumped the fuel pump so that it runs when the key is on.
I've drained 1/4 tank and stopped wonder if this would cause a problem with fuel equalization between the tanks, possibly leaving one tank dry and burning out a fuel pump.
Is it safe to take the fuel down to 1/8 of a tank this way?
I need to get the old winter gas out and fresh gas in before a tune and driving is NOT an option.
I've pulled the main fuel line at the firewall disconnect and jumped the fuel pump so that it runs when the key is on.
I've drained 1/4 tank and stopped wonder if this would cause a problem with fuel equalization between the tanks, possibly leaving one tank dry and burning out a fuel pump.
Is it safe to take the fuel down to 1/8 of a tank this way?
I need to get the old winter gas out and fresh gas in before a tune and driving is NOT an option.
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6 month's is nothing-I fill up in November, start the car every few weeks through the winter and generally have 1/2 still by spring. Drive it over to the local gas station, top it off and DRIVE-been doing this many years.
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Just take a gentle ride to burn off what's left and top off with fresh gas. The knock sensor will compensate but it wont have degraded much in just 6 months.
