1994 Buick Skylark Drain Fuel tank

1994 BUICK SKYLARK
173,256 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MEDIC4740
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Can someone please tell me how to drain a full tank of gas out so I can change the tanks. I have removed a hose that goes from the fill pipe to the tank itself and can't get it to drain
Jul 17, 2010 at 9:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Fuel Tank Draining Procedure

WARNING: Never drain or store fuel in an open container due to the possibility of fire or explosion.

PROCEDURE:
1.Remove the negative cable from the battery and have a Class B fire extinguisher near the work area.
2.Use a hand operated pump when possible, to drain as much fuel through the filler tube as possible.
3.If a hand-operated pump device cannot be used, or to complete the draining process, use a siphon at the main (not return) fuel pipe at the fuel pump or the fuel tank gauge sender unit.
4.Reinstall any removed hoses, pipes and cap.


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Jul 17, 2010 at 1:48 PM
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