Gas tank drain plug location

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
188,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM TAYLOR
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I am donating the car and would like to salvage the full tank of gas in it. Is there a drain plug on the tank? Or do I need to siphon it out?
Jul 22, 2016 at 1:22 AM
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HMAC300
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I t has to be siphoned as there is no drain. however there is an anti rollover valve inside the tank so not sure a hose will get past it to siphon.
Jul 22, 2016 at 2:30 AM
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