1997 GMC Jimmy I DID SOMETHING STUPID!!! HELP

1997 GMC JIMMY
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JENNYGIRL10
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1997 GMC Jimmy Automatic
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What happens if you accidently put karosene into your gas tank????I filled up the tank about a 1/4 way with it....please help!!! Will my car blow up??? What should I do...i'm embarassed.
Aug 12, 2008 at 11:53 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

you will have to drain the kero out and flush the tank, change the fuel filter and add a good quality fuel system cleaner, and all should be ok.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 12, 2008 at 12:47 PM
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JENNYGIRL10
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I just wanted to say thanx for the speedy reply!!! I am going to take my car n 2 the shop first thing tomorrow morning!!! U rock!!!!
Aug 12, 2008 at 1:37 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Good luck with the repairs, i am sure that you should have no real problems, don't forget to tell your friends about this site,

Cheers ,

Mark (mhpautos) In Australia........
Aug 12, 2008 at 1:43 PM
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