How can I completely drain the gas tank?

Disconnect the filter hook a rubber hose up to it with a clamp long enough to go into a gas can. Then turn the key and have the fuel pump pump it out. Click to expand…

Is there a drain plug on the fuel tank?

Note Not all vehicles will have a drain plug on the fuel tank. Before beginning be sure to research your specific vehicle to see if it indeed does have a drain plug. Step 1: Drive the vehicle until the fuel is as low as possible. Similar to Method 1, Step1, this will cut back the amount of draining that will need to be done, saving time and energy.

How big is the fuel tank on a GMC Truck?

If you don’t see your truck model listed, please email us at [email protected] . You can turn to us for tanks of any size, from 30 gallons to 81 gallons. Most of our tanks come with step clips to firmly attach the step to your tank. We also offer both center step tanks and between-the-frame tanks for gas or diesel engines.

When to remove fuel plug from fuel tank?

Once the drain plug has been loosened, remove it completely by hand. Allow the fuel to drain until the tank is empty. Warning: Take precaution, as fuel is going to spill out at full force as soon as the drain plug is fully removed.

Is there a way to drain the gas tank of a car?

Make sure you not only drain the fuel tank of the wrong fuel, but to flush out the fuel lines and replace the fuel filters. Drain and replace the fuel on any car that’s been sitting for more than six months to a year. Fuel can, and will, go bad when it is just sitting in a tank.

How long does it take to drain a fuel tank?

Continue to pump the hand pump until all of the fuel is drained and you can no longer see fuel moving through the tubing. This may take a bit of time, depending on the amount of fuel that needs to be drained. Step 4: Dispose of or store the fuel.