2001 Honda Civic Car Ran Out Gas Went Put Had Didnt Realize Another Substance

2001 HONDA CIVIC
190,000 MILES
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MISSNINAMARTINEZ
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My car ran out of gas i went to put a can of gas i had i didnt realize the was another substance in there looks like oil or somethn i went to buy a fuel pump replaced it my car isnt starting at all
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:49 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you may have to drain the tank and flush it out to get rid of the other substance

Roy
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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MISSNINAMARTINEZ
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I already drained the tank and flushed it out it still wont start
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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what did you flush it out with??

Roy
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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MISSNINAMARTINEZ
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When i changed the fuel pump i ddnt put in a new filter can that be the problem?
Jan 21, 2013 at 10:59 PM
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yes, change that first, add about 5 gallons and drain it again.

can you hear the pump working??

roy
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:03 PM
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MISSNINAMARTINEZ
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Oh k how would i drain it i sucked out all the gass and wiped it
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:19 PM
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MISSNINAMARTINEZ
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They flushed it out with gas
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:22 PM
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MISSNINAMARTINEZ
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Yes the pump is working
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:24 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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they???? did they drop the tank??? this is the correct way of doing it

Roy
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:35 PM
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