2003 Honda Accord Stale Gas Stall

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BRO123
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I have a 2003 Honda Accord with 44,000 miles. My brother put stale gas in the tank. The car stalled out on him and he had the car towed back to my house. What do I need to do to fix this myself (and is it inexpensive) or do I have to take it to a mechanic?
May 26, 2006 at 8:08 AM
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LOSONE
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First of how much gas did he put in and how stale was the gas.??

You can by some octane stabilizer and fill the tank with fresh gas and hope it clears up.

if no start then it is about a $1500 dollar fix because the tank has to be removed and all the system flushed. Shame on him!!
May 26, 2006 at 11:12 AM

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Add octane stabilizer and fill the tank with fresh gas. If the car still will not start, the fuel tank may need to be removed and the fuel system flushed, which the expert estimated at about $1500.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2003 Honda Accord said stale gas was put in the tank, after which the car stalled and was towed home. The expert asked how much gas was added and how stale it was, then suggested octane stabilizer and a fill of fresh gas. If the car still will not start, the tank may need removal and the fuel system flushed.

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