Sugar in gas tank?

Tiny
VICTORIA GUERRERO-SANCHEZ
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  • 2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
Hello, I have the truck listed above and I found out someone had put sugar in my tank. I already dropped the tank, cleaned out the lines, and replaced filters. So far after all the replacements and cleaning I've done I tried to turn it on, and the engine turns on but doesn't stay on; it sputters out and sounds like there may be sugar in the engine how can I get my truck running again? Any advice?
Monday, December 25th, 2023 AT 11:06 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Depending how far the sugar has gone, it sounds like you are going to need fuel injectors, but can I ask if the security light is flashing? Also, I don't think the sugar can get into the engine, it would just clog the fuel injectors, let's run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please upload videos of the problem so we can see what's going on so we can get it fixed for you.
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Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 AT 11:44 AM

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