Easiest way to drain the fuel tank? C Class W202 1995

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swecs

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I have a C Class W202 1995 Gas / Petrol
The fuel has been contaminated, most likely by diesel.
There was about 3 gallons of good fuel in the tank when 5 gallons of bad fuel was added.
The car stopped after 50 yards.
So I now have 8 gallons in the tank I need to drain.

My question is, what is the easiest way to drain the fuel tank?
Also can anyone advise on how best to clean the fuel lines and injectors
 

anyweb

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the way we did it years ago was to insert some rubber hose pipe into the tank, then hold the other end below the lowest height of the tank, then suck on the hose very quickly and remove your lips/mouth and point the hose into a suitable bucket/container.

if it doesnt work first time try again, it's all gravity after all

cheers
anyweb
 

brandwooddixon

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Worth giving the syphon tactic a try. Not sure whether they have anti-syphon filters fitted in the filler neck though.
 


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