How to drain gasoline from the tank of a modern car
In the life of car enthusiasts, in some cases there is a need to urgently drain gasoline from the tank.
For example, when the wrong gasoline was poured into the tank, or the quality of the fuel is very poor, or the gasoline needs to be drained to repair the fuel system. We offer you several simple ways to drain gasoline from the tank of a modern car. The essence of the problem is that if draining fuel from the tanks of old domestic cars and foreign cars does not cause difficulties, then, for example, in modern VAZ models with an injector, a special filter mesh located in the filler neck of the gas tank prevents draining gasoline. This mesh serves not only as a filter, but also as a good protection against thieves, preventing a hose from being inserted into the tank through the neck and draining gasoline.
Most often, the need to drain gasoline from the tank occurs in the following foreign cars and VAZ cars:
- Renault Logan, Ford Focus, Chevrolet Lanos and Niva;
- Lada: Granta, Kalina, Priora;
- VAZ: 2109, 2110, 2114 and 2115.
For a visual video on how to drain gasoline from the tank of a VAZ car with an injector, see the end of the article.
Technical description and characteristics of the car
In April 2012, AVTOVAZ began production of a new Russian-made station wagon, Lada Largus (Lada Lapryc), which is a 2006 Dacia Logan MCV adapted for the Russian market, produced in Romania.
The car was created on the B0 platform, which served as the basis for the Logan and Sandero cars. In addition to station wagons, the plant also produces vans.
Test tests have shown that the car is well prepared for Russian operating conditions. The station wagon is available in five- and seven-seat versions. Moreover, the third row of seats can comfortably accommodate adult passengers. Thanks to folding seats, the car interior can be easily transformed to suit any needs - from a tourist trip to the transportation of large cargo. The third row of seats can be removed from the cabin, this allows you to significantly increase the volume of the luggage compartment. In the seven-seater version it is modest - only 135 liters. But the five-seater version already has 560 liters of volume. The front suspension is independent, MacPherson type with wishbones and anti-roll bar. The rear suspension is dependent with a U-shaped beam and trailing arms connecting the beam to the body.
The large wheelbase provides the car with good handling and stability on the road. The front brakes are ventilated discs, the rear brakes are drums. In expensive versions, the car is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The cars are equipped with a four-cylinder 8-valve petrol engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 62 kW (84 hp), or a 16-valve engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 77 kW (105 hp). Both engines meet Euro 4 emission standards. All cars are equipped with a five-speed manual transmission.
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The car is available in three trim levels: “Norma”, “Standard” and “Lux”.
Options include a height-adjustable steering column, air conditioning, power steering (power steering), front and rear power windows, electrically adjustable and heated outside rear-view mirrors, and a CD/MP3 radio.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE LADA Largus Cross CAR
The equipment of LADA Largus Cross cars is distinguished by increased ground clearance (by 25 mm), original wheels with a diameter of 16 inches, tires of increased size (205/55R16), original seat upholstery, decorative inserts for door trim and instrument panels, protective linings for the body, front and rear bumpers, black decorative films on the door frames, door sills with Largus Cross embossing, Largus Cross nameplate on the right tailgate.
Ways to drain gasoline from the tank of a foreign car
If your car has a mesh installed in the gas tank, and you can’t drain the gasoline with a hose, don’t worry. There are several other simple ways to drain fuel from the gas tank of a foreign car.
In any case, it is worth remembering that gasoline should only be drained from the tank in an open area, so as not to be poisoned by fuel vapors, which are very harmful to human health.
Method 1
Many modern cars have a special drain hole at the bottom of the gas tank that allows you to completely drain all the fuel from the tank. You just need to find this hole, place a suitable container under it and, unscrewing the cap, pour gasoline into it.
This method is very simple, but not all cars have drain holes, and crawling under the car is not always convenient. Therefore, we will consider another option, how to drain gasoline from the tank of a foreign car.
Method 2
In order to drain gasoline from the tank of a foreign car, you need to perform a few simple steps:
- Open the hood of your car;
- With the engine off, disconnect the fuel hose (coming from the fuel pump) at its connection to the engine.
- Place the freed end of the hose into a suitable container for draining gasoline from the tank (bottle, canister, etc.).
- Turn on the car's ignition, but DO NOT START the engine! In this case, the fuel pump will turn on for a few seconds and pump fuel. Thus, by turning the ignition on and off several times, you can drain a sufficient amount of gasoline from the fuel tank.
- After you have drained the required amount of gasoline, the fuel hose should be reconnected to the engine.
Keep in mind that it is better not to drain all the gasoline from the tank in this way, so as not to damage the fuel pump and not to choke the fuel system of the car.
By the way, on some injection engines of modern foreign cars and cars of the VAZ family, the manufacturer has provided a special fitting that allows you to drain gasoline from the tank without disconnecting the fuel hose from the injector (see the example in the video below).
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How to drain gasoline from the tank of a modern car
In the life of car enthusiasts, in some cases there is a need to urgently drain gasoline from the tank. For example, when the wrong gasoline was poured into the tank, or the quality of the fuel is very poor, or the gasoline needs to be drained to repair the fuel system. We offer you several simple ways to drain gasoline from the tank of a modern car.
The essence of the problem is that if draining fuel from the tanks of old domestic cars and foreign cars does not cause difficulties, then, for example, in modern VAZ models with an injector, a special filter mesh located in the filler neck of the gas tank prevents draining gasoline. This mesh serves not only as a filter, but also as a good protection against thieves, preventing a hose from being inserted into the tank through the neck and draining gasoline.
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Ways to drain gasoline from the tank of a foreign car
If your car has a mesh installed in the gas tank, and you can’t drain the gasoline with a hose, don’t worry. There are several other simple ways to drain fuel from the gas tank of a foreign car.
In any case, it is worth remembering that gasoline should only be drained from the tank in an open area, so as not to be poisoned by fuel vapors, which are very harmful to human health.
Method 1
Many modern cars have a special drain hole at the bottom of the gas tank that allows you to completely drain all the fuel from the tank. You just need to find this hole, place a suitable container under it and, unscrewing the cap, pour gasoline into it.
This method is very simple, but not all cars have drain holes, and crawling under the car is not always convenient. Therefore, we will consider another option, how to drain gasoline from the tank of a foreign car.
Method 2
In order to drain gasoline from the tank of a foreign car, you need to perform a few simple steps:
- Open the hood of your car;
- With the engine off, disconnect the fuel hose (coming from the fuel pump) at its connection to the engine.
- Place the freed end of the hose into a suitable container for draining gasoline from the tank (bottle, canister, etc.).
- Turn on the car's ignition, but DO NOT START the engine! In this case, the fuel pump will turn on for a few seconds and pump fuel. Thus, by turning the ignition on and off several times, you can drain a sufficient amount of gasoline from the fuel tank.
- After you have drained the required amount of gasoline, the fuel hose should be reconnected to the engine.
Keep in mind that it is better not to drain all the gasoline from the tank in this way, so as not to damage the fuel pump and not to choke the fuel system of the car.
By the way, on some injection engines of modern foreign cars and cars of the VAZ family, the manufacturer has provided a special fitting that allows you to drain gasoline from the tank without disconnecting the fuel hose from the injector (see the example in the video below).
The option is more complicated.
We remove the main fuel line hose from the fuel line ramp and attach our own hose to it, tighten the connection with a clamp (the pressure in the fuel line is 2-3 Atm.). Insert the end of the hose into the container. We find a block with fuses and a key relay (Usually located in the dashboard on the driver's side or under the hood closer to the battery). Using the diagram we find the fuel pump on/off relay.
We remove the relay and use a paper clip or wire to close the contacts leading to the relay. We turn on the ignition, gasoline begins to flow. If there is a lot of fuel in the tank, drain the gasoline intermittently so as not to disable the fuel pump. Immediately after air comes out of the hose, turn off the ignition (so as not to burn the fuel pump) - the tank is empty.
Reinstall the hoses and relays.
A safer way is to attach a bulb pump to the fuel line to pump out the fuel (a very long process)
To summarize, I will say on my own behalf, if you doubt your abilities, skills and professionalism, it is better to contact an official service station or call an emergency gang. Those who have at least a little experience in car repairs will easily pump out the fuel themselves after reading this article.
How to drain gasoline from a car tank?
From time to time, car owners have to drain gasoline from the tank. Sometimes you need a little fuel for a camper stove or to refuel another car. In other cases, it is necessary to drain all the gasoline to repair the fuel system or remove water or low-quality fuel from the tank. On older cars this operation could be done relatively easily. Now we have to face two problems:
- The long winding channel leading to the tank does not allow the hose to be pushed into it.
- A mesh installed at the filler neck prevents gasoline from draining.
Therefore, it is better to know several methods and apply them depending on the design of the gas tank and the fuel supply system. Below we will tell you how to drain gasoline from cars: VAZ 2109, 2110, 2114, 2115, Grants, Largus, Toyota, Niva, Priora, Patriot, Ford, Chevrolet.
Method 1. How to drain gasoline using a hose
The classic method that our grandfathers used. To drain the fuel you need to prepare two things:
- A hose (tube), the length of which depends on the design of the tank.
- Clean container for gasoline.
In the simplest case, the fuel pumping operation goes like this:
- Lower the hose (tube) into the tank so that it is immersed in gasoline.
- Cover the free end with your lips and draw in a strong breath.
- Direct the hose into the prepared container.
Precautionary measures
When draining fuel, do not forget about safety precautions:
- It is prohibited to smoke near the drain container or pump fuel near an open fire (for example, near a fire in the forest). One random spark and you can cause trouble. Remember! Fuel is a flammable product!
- Using the “old-fashioned method” of sucking air through your mouth, remember that you can accidentally sip gasoline or diesel fuel. If this happens, rinse your mouth well with water.
- Make sure that fuel does not get on your clothing (if an accidental spark hits, your clothing may ignite).
- The hose from the fuel neck does not need to be pulled sharply so as not to break. The hose gets inside the tank easily, but the fuel valve holds it back. To pull it out without effort and nerves, lightly press the valve with a wooden block (but not a metal one, so as not to provoke a spark: fuel vapor + metal, and as a result a fire) inside the fuel neck - the hose can be pulled out freely.
- Do not forget to close the tank with a lid (fuel should not splash out while driving).
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Method 2. Drain gasoline through the fuel line and the plug at the bottom of the gas tank
If the fuel pump is located not in the tank itself, but near the engine, you can try to drain the fuel through the fuel line. Procedure:
- Unscrew the clamp and disconnect the hose going from the tank to the fuel pump.
- Place the hose into the fuel container.
Fuel will leak from the gas tank. The main thing is that the end of the fuel line, as well as the fuel container, is located below the gasoline level.
Some cars have gas tanks with drain plugs. If you are the owner of just such a car model, you need to use an overpass or inspection hole to drain the fuel. This is done simply:
- Place a container under the drain plug in the gas tank.
- Unscrew the plug.
- Drain the fuel (all or part of it).
- Tighten the plug.
However, plugs at the bottom of the tank are not very common. In this case, the fuel pump will help drain the gasoline. The method is suitable for old modern cars.
Gas tank capacity in Largus
The remaining technical characteristics are similar to the Largus “station wagon”.
Options | "Universal" 7-seater | "Universal" 5-seater | "Van" | |||
K4M/21129/ JR5 | 11189/JR5 | K4M/21129/ JR5 | 11189/JR5 | K4M/21129/ JR5 | 11189/JR5 | |
"Luxe" | "Norma" | "Luxe" | "Standard" "Norma" | "Luxe" | "Standard" "Norma" | |
Engine capacity | 1.6 l 16V | 1.6 l 8V | 1.6 l 16V | 1.6 l 8V | 1.6 l 16V | 1.6 l 8V |
Number of doors | 6 | |||||
Length, mm | 4470 | |||||
Width, mm | 1750 | |||||
Height without roof rails (at curb weight), mm | — | 1650 | ||||
Height with roof rails (at curb weight), mm | 1670 | — | ||||
Base, mm | 2905 | 2905 | ||||
Front track, mm | 1469 | 1468 | ||||
Rear track, mm | 1466 | 1466 | ||||
Front overhang, mm | 795 | 795 | ||||
Rear overhang, mm | 770 | 770 | ||||
Ground clearance at full weight, mm | 145 (minimum ground clearance corresponds to the point under the engine mudguards) | |||||
Trunk volume (VDA), dm3 | 135 | 560 | 2540 | |||
Weight of the vehicle in running order, kg**, with driver | 1330… 1370 | 1260… 1345 | 1260…1275 | |||
Permitted maximum weight (technically permissible), kg | 1810… 1850 | 1705… 1790 | 1985… 2000 | |||
Maximum weight on the front axle (technically permissible), kg | 930 | 940 | ||||
Maximum weight on the rear axle (technically permissible), kg | 1080 | 1160 | ||||
Permissible total weight of a towed trailer, not equipped with brakes, kg | 650 (420 for a car without ABS) | |||||
Permissible total weight of a towed trailer equipped with brakes, kg | 1300 | 1300 | 1300 | — | ||
Permitted maximum weight with trailer, kg | 2650 | 2650 | 2650 | 2600 | ||
Permissible load on the coupling device, kg | 75 | |||||
Permissible load on the roof rack (including the weight of the rack), kg | 80 | |||||
Maximum speed, km/h*** | 165 | 158 | 165 | 158 | 165 | 158 |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h, s*** | 13,5 | 14,4 | 13,1 | 14,2 | 14,0 | 15,4 |
Fuel consumption, l/100 km (combined cycle) | 9,0 | 9,5 | 9,0 | 9,3 | 9,0 | 9,3 |
Wheels | 6.0 J15 | |||||
Tires | 185/65R15 | |||||
Turning diameter according to clearance, m | 11,25 | |||||
Fuel tank volume, l | 50 |
When loading a vehicle to its full weight, the weight of the trailer should not lead to excess weight of the road train. ** The curb weight indicated in this table corresponds to the weight of the empty vehicle. *** Technical characteristics are measured using special methods, serve to compare different cars and are not operational standards!