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comnavguy
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Jul 16, 2008, 4:54 PM

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I have learned that sugar in a gas tank does not get all gooey, but, in fact, stays in it's crystal state and will not go through the filter(s).

HOWEVER, it does clump up in the filler neck like concrete and prevents re-filling the gas tank.

Is it possble to break up this hard mess with anything besides hot water?

Right now we plan on removing the tank and flushing it out with water, but if we could break up the sugar clogging the filler neck, we would just live with the sugar sloshing around in the bottom of the tank.

Any suggestions?


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Sep 5, 2008, 12:26 AM

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Re: Sugar in gas tank Sign In

Next time dont be such a *****Wink

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carjunky
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Sep 5, 2008, 11:38 AM

Post #3 of 7 (4428 views)
Re: Sugar in gas tank Sign In

might be worth using a shop vac to suck the sugar as you try and break it up from the filler tunnel.... maybe use a paper towel to clog up the line so that no extra sugar goes down the pipe.


(This post was edited by carjunky on Sep 5, 2008, 11:43 AM)


DanD
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Sep 5, 2008, 12:09 PM

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Re: Sugar in gas tank Sign In

You haven’t mentioned what type of vehicle this is but most fuel filler necks are removable?

Dan.

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dmac0923
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Sep 5, 2008, 2:38 PM

Post #5 of 7 (4413 views)
Re: Sugar in gas tank Sign In

you can still be an A______, but make sure you have a locking gas cap first!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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DanD
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Sep 6, 2008, 4:45 AM

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Re: Sugar in gas tank Sign In

True enough dmac0923 but went there’s a will, there’s a way; plus the sugar would likely bung up the key hole! LOL

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(This post was edited by DanD on Sep 6, 2008, 4:52 AM)


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Sep 9, 2008, 8:49 AM

Post #7 of 7 (4371 views)
Re: Sugar in gas tank Sign In

Actually, it WILL dissolve eventually, and it takes very little in the gas to ruin an engine, or at least stop up injectors. I dont know who told you it wont dissolve, but try it in a glass, and you will see that it is faster than in water. Plus the fuel pump is "churning" the gas over and again. Try to not start it any longer, until you have completely cleaned the tank, replaced the filter, and cross your fingers!
I am a 20 year plus mechanic, in case you were wondering why I would know. Take care.






 
 
 






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