Mix fuel in tank

2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING

280,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

ROBDOG85

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I didn't have enough fuel to get home from work so my boss give me a tank of fuel but he give me mix fuel by mistake. It ran fine for the five minute drive home but 20 minutes after getting home I had to head out. The car started but it was barely running and then it quit. My question is, can I just fill the tank to dilute it or should I drain the tank and fuel lines?

Oct 18, 2020 at 10:11 PM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Well, the best course of action would be to drain the tank. If you first want to try adding fresh gas first that is understandable. There is a fuel additive called SeaFoam you can buy at auto parts stores that I've used in the past that got a car started after sitting for 5 years with old gas. I've attached a picture below of what it looks like. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Oct 19, 2020 at 12:03 AM

STRAILER

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Here is how you can drain the tank without removing it:

https://youtu.be/Q5MH2gnyFH0

Please run down this guide and report back.

Oct 19, 2020 at 12:51 PM

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