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How to Empty the Fuel Tank

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video, we see that if during refuelling you accidentally put a different type of fuel into the tank than what your vehicle requires, you must completely empty it to avoid serious damage to the fuel system. Obtain containers large enough to transfer the fuel from the tank and a manual fuel transfer pump, easily found in well-stocked hardware stores or online. Open the fuel cap, insert the suction tube inside, and place the delivery tube into the collection container, then start operating the pump until completely empty. Very important: do not start the vehicle!

Updated on 19 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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