blown_volvo850r Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Being that I'm 99.9% sure that my problem is water in the tank, I went to drain the tank tonight with a siphon pump. Never having siphoned fuel, I was unaware that newer cars have siphon blocks or filters that keep a hose from going down into the tank. So, how can I drain the tank? I know some cars have drain plugs, but I didn't see one under mine. Could I possibly unhook the fuel filter, plug a 12V battery up to the fuel pump, and drain it that way? And if the fuel pump is going out, how will I be able to tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Add a can of fuel dryer if you think its water. Its a hell of a lot easier than trying to dispose of 15 gallons of petrol. If you have to though you can siphon a 1997 no sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Modus Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Add a can of fuel dryer if you think its water. Its a hell of a lot easier than trying to dispose of 15 gallons of petrol. If you have to though you can siphon a 1997 no sweat. Granted you can get past the roll over valve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown_volvo850r Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Add a can of fuel dryer if you think its water. Its a hell of a lot easier than trying to dispose of 15 gallons of petrol. If you have to though you can siphon a 1997 no sweat. Already used two bottles of fuel dryer at different times in the past week. Didn't help a bit, nor did changing the fuel filter. Plus, I only have about 4-5 gallons in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Already used two bottles of fuel dryer at different times in the past week. Didn't help a bit, nor did changing the fuel filter. Plus, I only have about 4-5 gallons in the tank. Then fill it up with 10 gallons of fresh fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown_volvo850r Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Then fill it up with 10 gallons of fresh fuel. I'll give it a try. It's worth a shot before I drain the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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