As a dude who knows nothing about cars, you just helped me get my car that’s been sitting for just over a year in a half through the beginning stages of getting it back on the road. Cheers my friend, hope you have a good one ✌🏼
Unless you have a brushless drill. Or you're outside, with any breeze or no breeze. Or you know, you're getting the gas out cause it's not good anymore. Or the fact that there's a hose off each end meaning your drill shouldn't be anywhere near the fuel. I myself would pump it into a bottle or can so it's not open to air. Safety first but it's not going to blow up. Idk. Sparks are what ignite it but it's gotta be a good mixture, and the spark has to be powerful enough. Also, only use a pump designed for fuel to move fuel... Most cars you take off back seat to access it it's better to see inside tank anyways, and you can check pump, clean stuff, etc etc...if it is the type that is under seat/trunk liner. Trucks are easy. I don't have much experience in fuel stuff so don't listen to me p
You got lucky. Ford didn't put a hose block in that year of car. Most cars after 1984-85 do. Best method I have found is go to your preferred auto parts store and get a 12 volt fuel pump. Find the feed under the hood to the carb or fuel rail. Put the fuel pump on the hose coming from the fuel tank and connect electric fuel pump and run into an appropriate container. NOTE! MOST gasoline/petrol fuel pumps ARE NOT compatible with diesel fuel.
My favorite fuel stabilizer for mowers, boats and etc. here in Florida is "Marvel Mystery Oil". I use about 8 oz per 5 gallons. It also gives extra power and cleans the top end of carbon. Price per oz is affordable and not crazy like others brands also.
I use MMO too in any engine, you ever hear the story that small plane owners use is to keep their engine clean, apparently it is not legal to add stuff like like that to airplane engines ( not sure if true, never really looked it up), but they do it anyway since it is so good.
thanks. I have the same pump and have been struggling since morning. so glad youtube showed me your video. I cut the hose the way you showed and jacked up the car and voila!🤟
@@realkasper I put it in a bucket in the back yard in July it will evaporate fast if your temp is above 98, once I had only a little so I burned a stump
Hey Adam thank you so much. I need to drain the fuel out of a 95 Cadillac Deville 4.9 L. Would you put some Marvel mystery oil in it or use the Heet product… just curious. Thanks again my friend.
@@AdamzGarage yesss, me too! My dad swears by that stuff, and 34 years later, I still use it every time I need to! Fellow NYer here. Where did you buy your blue siphon?
Around here, my local town has a "Hazardous day" like twice a year, for old paint ect. If you don't have that locally you can call your local department of conservation office and they should be able to tell you the best way in your area to get rid of it. Thanks for the comment.
Newer cars won't allow this they are anti-siphon and supposedly it's also so less gas spills in a crash, especially a rollover but now siphoning gas is not possible. If this is the case look for videos on draining fuel at the fuel rail using the fuel pump.
Thank you. This helps. But now do I burn off old fuel/bad gas? What about old gas in carb? Do I need to drain/flush all fluids in truck sitting 2 years? I appreciate your easy to understand video and safety tips.👍🏽
Hello Adam. I have a 1997 Taurus SHO. Been in storage for 16 years with about 1/3 tank full of 93 octane. I tried something like this, but ran into a screen in the filler. I have talked with some people that suggested using the fuel pump....which means going to the fuel filter. Seem like I'm in for an adventure of some kind no matter which method I choose. Just wished it was as easy as your demo here..... Thank you, perhaps you know another way for me to try?
Supposedly it's also so less gas spills in a crash, especially a rollover but now siphoning gas is not possible. If this is the case look for videos on draining fuel at the fuel rail using the fuel pump.
I've drilled a hole in the bottom of the tank to drain and then used a self tapping screw larger than the hole I drilled with a rubber washer to close the hole. Sheet metal screws with the rubber washers used on metal buildings always worked fine.
Thank you for this info. I have a 2002 Buick park avenue that has been sitting in my driveway since 2014 and finally got the money I needed to replace the crappy fuel pump with a OEM fuel pump and other OEM components in the engine that triggeted check engine codes and wanted to start working on it but I didn't know how to get rid of the gas this car has that is old plus its regular unleaded and not premium fuel which is required for this super charged engine. Thank you again, i greatly appreciate it. Im in California so I find out how to dispose the old gas.
i did my tank 8 year old gas the smell was awful .......... now i am removing the tank i took off the feed line and a little has spilled on top the tank my garage has stunk for hours now had to stop working due to the smell and a bad headache...... yes the big door was open and my side regular door but man the smell is terrible
@@ThomasKuhar lol 😂. It actually wasn't the worst I've ever seen. When it gets real bad it smells like varnish. My local town actually has a yearly clean up day they will accept old paint, gas, ect.
do you know how to get gas out on a jaguar xj8 1998. looks like when i put the tube down the f ill valve i hit a stop somewhere torward the bottom before it gets to the gas?
Unfortunately on some later model cars they started putting plates just before the tank. This was mostly to keep people from stealing gas. Short of removing the tank I can't think of an easy way.
Thanks for showing how to do this. I've been cited by the damned CODE ENFORCEMENT in my city for having a vehicle that has tags that are expired. Someone (probably one of my god-damned neighbors) called them, so I've got to get it running and get it inspected by the upcoming Court Date. So, I thank you for showing how to siphon the gas. I sure hope that I can figure it out and get my vehicle inspected by the date they gave me.
GREAT VIDEO. WHAT'S A GOOD USE FOR BAD GAS.? WEEDS ? WOULD IT STILL MAKE GOOD CLEANER ? I BOTTLED SOME UP THINKING IT NEEDS AN INGEINIOUS USE WE ARE NOT THINKING ABOUT. PROBABLY NOT REAL SAFE. FLAMABILITY HAS GOT TO BE LOW AFTER ALL THIS TIME. STORED SOME IN MY GRILL/SMOKER BARREL STEEL AT LEAST ITS CONTAINED.
It would definitely kill some weeds. I know some local towns offer a hazardous day where you can get rid of old paint, chemicals ect. Glad you liked the video 👍
I know this is 4 yrs old, but I alway RU-vid my tasks. My 89 Mustang needs a fuel pump, so I'm doing this. The main problem is getting a decent hand pump, many out there are garbage. Thanks.
Hi , my local town has a twice a year hazardous day. For paint, chemicals ect. I would check with your local town or county. You could also call the local department of conservation, they would definitely point you in the right direction.👍
@@AdamzGarage Do you collect the old gas in the gas can or any plastic container with screwed on lid will do? Where do you keep them then before recycling? Thank you.
@@teslamr7333 honestly, if it was only a year, if the tank isn't full, I would put a few gallons of high octane fuel in it and run it out . It takes a couple of years for gas to start to varnish.
Got a truck that’s been sitting for 2 years. I’ve been trying to get an ignition interlock off. I absolved everything with the court and no longer require it, but the truck quit running midway through and the company began charging me for not taking it to be downloaded, even though the interlock ruined multiple batteries and alternators. I’m going to remove it myself and see if it will turn over, if it will I know it will run, didn’t want to pump more bad gas through it so this will hopefully help me to drain the majority of the tank and see if it will hit
Supposedly it's also so less gas spills in a crash, especially a rollover but now siphoning gas is more possible. If this is the case look for videos on draining fuel at the fuel rail using the fuel pump.
A few major points to remember. Always change the fuel filter shortly after changing fuels. Also if it held ethanol fuel you may need to make sure that the various objects inside of the tank, mainly the fuel gauge float and the pump, are working properly and not seized due to rusting. Keep an eye out for signs of rust in your fuel tank as ethanol gas is hygroscopic and can easily rust the interior of tanks if left for extremely long periods., especially at lower fuel levels.
If one kept that in their car they could quite possibly never have to buy gasoline again.....there you go watch and learn all you problem children out there.
My local town has a couple of times a year when they will take old paint, gasoline ect. I would call your town if they don't take it they can probably refer you.
My car also has been sitting for 12 years. You have inspired me to try this method first. So relieved to see that the old gas did not turn to a solid yet. I bet it stunk!! How did you dispose of it?
‼️🙏🏽👌🏾 thank u sir I ate so much fumes before ur help I was doing my 94 centra transmission went out with all full tank …. Ooooo boi fun time thanks again 👍🏾
So the gas in this video was 12 years old and needed to be drained. I have an 02 civic that’s been sitting for a year, would you suggest draining that gas as well?
Have to do this for my 82 mustang. Been sitting for a few years now. Started it up, engine shakes like the mounts are toast, and really bad stumbling during both idle and acceleration. Has a bit of a knock sound which was never there before, so I hope thats attributed to the bad fuel as well.
Bad fuel could definitely cause that. I ended up having carburetor problems as well because it sat so long. But mine sat for like 10 years. Good luck hope you get her running.
Whatever you have laying around, milk jug. Old plastic container. Old school . Once it's removed then needs to go into a container that your local hazardous place will accept it in. Where I'm from our local town has 2; hazardous days a year for old paint, gas ect.
@@Ryan-hi6zg I'll just take it your not a mechanical guy. It's okay.we all have our talents. I guess you have federally regulated gas containers readily available for all your gas needs ,🤣. When I recycle old gas they take it in old plastic milk jugs, they give you a sticker for you to put on identifying what's in the jug and it gets disposed of properly. Stay away from cars please.
Not sure where your from. But my local town has a twice yearly day where you can bring in old paint, gas ect.. I would call your local town . Or try your state's department of conservation, they should be able to help you.
You can mix it with fresh cash depending on how old it is. Like 5 year old gas I run 50-50 and it works fine. 20 year old gas or the like is a different story.
Looking fir help with doing this on our '79 Vette..... I don't have any knowledge that this would work with my car or not. Does anyone know if I'll anticipate any problems any filter screens or anything or will his work?
Being a 1979. I think this should work. I know a lot of newer cars have things to prevent this. I don't know specifically for a 79 vette. hopefully some vette guys will chime in.
Yes, that's definitely possible, you would have to set something up to catch the fuel as you crank the engine. Not sure if your working with a carbureted car or fuel injection.
I hope it works for you, a lot of newer vehicles have a device that prevents this. But definitely worth a try. I've heard of it working on some later model vehicles 👍
Not necessarily... personally if its under a half tank I would run it with some fresh gas on top. Anything more than a year I would start to question it.
Question .. I found a very thick glue sticky stuff inside the tank and allover the fuel pump .. is it normal ?! , it's like carpet glue ! The car doesn't start and it sitting for 6 month .
I wouldn't say that was normal. Especially sitting for just 6 months. After awhile gas will turn into varnish, which can be sticky. So it's possible. It's usually a light brown color.
This will not work for any newer cars. There is a ball check valve in the line that will stop you. You have to get a small 1/4 inch plastic tube that is used for icemakers. You cut the end of the tube on an angle to help get past the obstruction. Once you get it in place you can use a compressor to blow air into the tank with a rag around the opening, the pressure in the tank will start a syphon. It works, just takes some time.
Quick question: made a mistake and put 2 bars worth of regular gas 87 in my Acura TL which takes premium 91. Should I siphon that out or just fill the tank up with required premium unleaded ?
I would say your safe to fill it up with the required octane. But I would definitely fill it. I had a car once that required high octane fuel and let someone borrow it, they were being nice and put in 87 octane, I realized what happened and filled it with the highest octane available. It cleared out after a few miles. Worst case scenario it will run a tad rough but won't do any damage. Might get some pinging.
Almost the same question I accidentally put 91 in my Honda CR-V and takes 87 should I siphon the gas out or just fill it the remainder with 87 and run out the 91 that’s in it?
@@kevinlizama9857 you don't have to do anything. Modern car engine management systems will automatically adjust the timing of your valves to compensate for higher or lower octane
Hi. Here's a link to a similar one that I used. This one is from tractor supply. I got mine from autozone. Basically it's a siphon hand pump. Or kerosene hand pump. Hope it helps. javascript:void(0);
Being only a couple of years old and being premium, I would say you would be okay. I have done similar before. Throw some premium on top and some gas additive you should be fine.
My town has a hazardous day a couple times a year, to get rid of old paint, chemicals, gas ECT.. I recommend calling your city or town, at the very least they should be able to get you to the right state agency.
My local town has a clean up recycling day once a year. Where they will take certain materials such as old paint, cleaners ect. I would check with your local town. Also if you contact your states department of conservation they might be able to help you with a place to properly get rid of it. 👍
Hi. Not sure what state your in, but in NY you can call your local town city ECT.. most have a city or town hazardous day, where you can get rid of old fuel, paint ECT.. if your local town doesn't do it, then your state department of environmental conservation should be able to help you. Also I have used the old gas to start my outdoor fire pit, only when the gas is very dead, I don't recommend it because gasoline fumes are extremely explosive. Best bet is to discard through a state agency. Good luck.
Unless the gas is super old, and mind you this is tedious. Line a funnel with a coffee filter, run gas through that. Then use in your 4 cycle small engine like a lawnmower, sometimes good to mix with some fresh gas along. You might be able to give some of the gas away. Goes without saying, do not let the already stale gas sit around in your mower for very long either, like past season. Also do not reuse the coffee filter for breakfast.
Don’t know who will be reading this but when I drain all the fuel out of my generator Motorcycle or boat are use that fuel in my weedeater and lawnmower all summer!!!
@@tittyrino as I mentioned 4 cycle equipment. The passages in 2 cycle carburetors, such as chain saws & weedeater tend to be smaller, and you are mixing that old stale gas with oil. So I'd be inclined to stay away from using the "recycled" gas in 2 cycle equipment, 4 cycle I've been getting away with.
Thank You!!! .. got some 6-8 year old fuel in a 5th gen prelude and haven't wanted to try and turn it over until i can remove it..ideally without dropping the tank as thatd be very difficult but not impossible. if i get all i can out with this method then add a good amount of fresh fuel, i should be fine to try and turn it over if there are no other issues with anything else you think? would i be risking much by doing so or you think if possible id be safer to drop the tank and empty every drop? im just paranoid im gunna mess it up. spent 2 years working on this thing piece by piece, suspension, interior, body, new belts/hoses/sprk plugs, rubber and rims...its been a long road of learning so far and id be crushed if i did damage to it at this point especially if it was a "i wish i knew better" situation. any advice is a huge help. amazing car btw!!!
You can usually get them at a autozone or Amazon. Try this link. www.amazon.com/MICTUNING-Transfer-Squeezing-Gasoline-Multi-Use/dp/B087LT4VMK/ref=asc_df_B087LT4VMK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475811591722&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4263699780821332810&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003885&hvtargid=pla-1185010381662&psc=1
Need to empty half a tank of gas from my 1984 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird hatchback. Surprisingly, it started with 10 year old gas but was running really rough, probably pushing water through the injectors. Had to get it running to put it on a tow dolly and move it to a storage facility to placate the homeowner's association. I might pull the line from the injector rail and pump it into a gas can.
My local town will take hazardous product a couple of times a year. I would check with your local town. Also your states department of conservation is a good resource for hazardous waste information.
Hi, my local town has a hazardous removal day a couple of times a year where you can get rid of old paint, chemicals (gas) ect. I would check with your local town or county. If you have no luck there you can always check with department of environmental conservation.
Do you know anything about cars or gas??? Have you ever worked on a car in your life? What do you recommend putting old, dead gas in. An approved container made of plastic?
You don't actually have to lift the car. I had the car lifted for other repairs. As long as you can get the hose lower than the fuel level in the tank it will flow. 👍
Not sure where your from , but my local town has a yearly day where they accept old paint, cleaners, gas ect. May be worth a call to your town or county. If not I would call your states department of conservation, I'm sure they could help you with a safe place to dispose
