Is water in my gas / fuel tank? This video explains and shows you what happens. - VOTD

How to tell if you have water in the gas tank. Well, the fact of the matter is, if you pump water in your fuel tank while at a gas station, you will know it within 2 miles of driving away.
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[@harleyb-ham266]

Many KZbinrs can learn from your approach to a video. An appropriate title followed by direct content that covers the topic. No BS. As a great detective once said, "Just the facts ma'am". Great job sir.

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching and for your support.

[@FSXmaster]

Dis dude deserves a lot of likes

[@RobertDIY]

+FSX master thanks for watching.

[@richlee509]

He'd the man

[@zionwinterwalk8522]

He's cool

[@loomspace]

Perfect visual of how quickly the water separates in fuel, I had no idea it was so fast. Also never occurred to me that the water could have gotten into the fuel while still on the truck. Great explanation and video.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@atownsen]

Thank you, Robert, for educating folks on what happens when water gets in a fuel tank. It is good to know it is not necessary to drain the entire tank over a cup or so of water at the bottom of the tank. Cheers!

[@RobertDIY]

+Ash Townsend thanks for watching.

[@missige]

You really broke it down to the point of comprehension. I enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

+missige thanks for watching.

[@detritus10001]

Thank you for the info. Lost my gas cap right before monsoon season here in Louisiana, and my car sounded and drove like it was dying. Putting heet and a piston ring sealant SEEMS to have worked wonders. I'm still going to go through the injectors and fuel rail to see if anything else needs to be tended to. Thank you for your insight, my friend. God bless you, and America. We're all just brothers and sisters trying to get by, and young people don't seem to get that. Thanks and God bless.

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching and God bless you are well.

[@ljguy300]

Gotta throw young ppl under the bus eh

[@streetwearjimmy]

Congrats on 200k + subs!!!!! Informative content.

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you very much

[@GSquid24]

This was such a great video, very informative and factual As a viewer I appreciate the effort and time you put into gathering all of the props and information for this. Please keep up the good work

[@RobertDIY]

Devin Willis Thank you for watching.

[@SpotTiger]

Very informative. Answered all my questions! Thanks! 😀

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@ivypoison8978]

I feel you bro 😂😂🤣

[@joesquatch]

I'm seriously impressed I just went through a problem with something in my gas tank I wish I would've saw this video couple weeks ago

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@drinnenber]

Excellent info. Dealing with this now and just bought some HEET. Thanks much!!!

[@RobertDIY]

+Matthew Drinnenberg you are welcome

[@antoniogriffin7135]

Didn't know what HEET was until I saw your comment... lol I was thinking, did he write a typo? Seems like a good product.

[@bruceevans2137]

great video mate. Very easy to follow. The mixing water with fuel in a bottle made everything fall into place perfectly.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheJoncic]

Nice demo. Thanks for posting!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@rayford21]

Great presentation, Robert. Thank you.

[@rayford21]

+rayford21 Also, remember that since water isn't being consumed it has a tendency to accumulate (add) in the tank over time. Too bad there isn't a sump valve you could open to purge the water like in the old piston engines on aircraft.

[@RobertDIY]

+rayford21 water should never accumulate in a car's gas tank.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Got this same problem in my 99 Benz that had little gas in it for a couple weeks. With the weather change I think enough condensation formed and it starts but chokes and dies within a couple seconds. The visual of that water in the bottle got me. On my way to buy some fuel additive for it. Thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@Apollo2003]

Prob the best simple video explaining gas and water in the tank. Thankyou uploader

[@RobertDIY]

Apollo2003 You are welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@FireicerCooper]

You the man Rob, keep up the good vids. Great info, thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@erickl3329]

I commented on your other video lol. I put $10 of gas and it turned into a $500 repair. I pretty much pumped water!!!

[@RobertDIY]

+Erickson J Ouch! Sorry to read that.

[@esmeraldavega9165]

How long did it take for you to notice that it was water ? Did it damage rather quickly?

[@aezer5384]

It's insane that this guy still answering comments after 7 years!

[@RobertDIY]

LOL

[@joebopeep7521]

Best type of mechanic for helpful videos 🤙🏼

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you think so!

[@vmendes9999]

Thanks for your video contribution. Happened to me also for the first time. One bad week of driving and restarting the car. One day in the repair shop. Hard to believe it. Carburettor was filled with water. Happened after pump fill in.

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch!

[@ljguy300]

Carburetor? What year is it?

[@edgarvega6906]

I thought I had another problem but watching your vid cleared up a lot. Sure as day I took a sample from my tank and got a bunch of water at the bottom. I am in Florida rain capital of the US. I am sure it was from a gas station I visited.

[@RobertDIY]

+Edgar vega ouch!

[@shaneroper477]

Dealing with this problem right now. Thanks for sharing

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch!

[@serressnakehunterofgreece5133]

Thanks bro for your infos you help me out greetings from GREECE to you in the USA

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@astrofire68]

Great video. Thank you 👍

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thebootywizard]

very informative- thanks sir

[@RobertDIY]

+BooTYwiZARd Thanks for watching.

[@CBGDraco]

I truly appreciate you my brotha.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@nigelcarren]

Great video Sir. Thank you 🏆🇬🇧

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

I had that issue with my car a few times. Id go get gas at this one place and sometimes it would be ok at first, then about a day or two later it would splutter, stall or even struggle to start up hot. Once it misfired so bad I couldnt go any faster than 45 mph. Pouring some heat in the tank would always fix it. Afterwards I just stopped going there and it never happened again.

[@RobertDIY]

Good decision.

[@hotboy11452]

sounds like water/bad gas...?

[@MrBIGGERBOSS]

Fox McCloud 007 THATS EXACTLY WHATS HAPPENING TO ME RIGHT NOW . Broke down in the middle of no where due to shitty gas in New Mexico

[@lazisawsome413]

@@RobertDIY mine misfired once every few miles for 2 days nd i added some heji or omething from napa into it and it did like maybe 4 more times and it hasnt done it again in 3 days.. i pray that this has fixed the issue

[@doctorhouston221]

How long did it take to fix

[@betheejo]

Thank you for your informative video..I have had a no start situation and have recently found i have alot of water in my tank

[@RobertDIY]

+betheejo Ouch!

[@onelove5182]

Same

[@jhoulder44]

What a great video very helpful and clear. Liked subscribed

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you.

[@JorRob001]

Good video, thumbs up and shared!

[@RobertDIY]

JorRob001 Thanks for watching and sharing.

[@tstone1453]

Yes dude great info. Thanks…!

[@RobertDIY]

Any time!

[@aidensakat8500]

Thanks for showing. I was about to start using water considering the state of gas prices rn 😂

[@RobertDIY]

LOLOLOLOL

[@theresasauli973]

Thank you, very informative.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome!

[@brandonharris9160]

Liked and shared. Thanks bro. Very detailed and useful info

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@roofer2727]

Nice video. Helped me out.

[@RobertDIY]

+Ken Szucs good deal.

[@jefferystocker8214]

Nicely explained.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@larrybonar8269]

Great info, I was not completely aware of. Thanks for the t 👍 4:18

[@RobertDIY]

Glad to help

[@freakinlyrical9086]

very informative, thank you very much

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@SLIPKNOTROCKZX]

basically another reason you dont let your tank go dry is because the gasoline is like a lubricant for your fuel pump and lines. good video

[@RobertDIY]

+Alex M Thanks for watching.

[@knock_emdead]

very informative, Great video

[@RobertDIY]

Chad Lowe Thanks for watching.

[@phillipmorales2109]

Thanks you Robert.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@ratrage]

really helped me thank you sir!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@RayUp]

Get in…what service was you in?…I was in the Navy for 24 years 🥳…thank you for your service & for what you do…you just got a thumbs up +1…keep it going & pay it forward…thanks for the opportunity… #strongertogether💯

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching, for your support, for your service to our country and for watching. I was in the USAF.

[@RichardC313]

Nice vid man!

[@RobertDIY]

+Richard Cremeans thanks for watching

[@Merciful2u]

Excellent! I think this might be why I had a crank/no start. Sprayed ether and it struggled and started. The car sat for a couple weeks and it's cold outside. I'm guessing the ethanol made some water and froze in the fuel line.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@powerbeyond]

good job, man!

[@RobertDIY]

+Scott Hixson Thanks for watching.

[@maxbowen1464]

Cool video, learned a lot

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@trainguy6650]

Robert DIY i wonder what happena if you pump the wrong gas for example putting diesel fuel in petrol

[@chrissy1310]

This video is great! Thank you. During the winter I let my tank go almost empty, then added a 1/4 tank. All of a sudden the suv started to shudder going up hill around 20mph. I added 2 Iso Heet and a full tank of Mobil premium and was better in a few days. Now it is spring I notice that when the car starts to get about 1/4 tank it does not run as well. Is it the debris? I try to keep it over a 1/2 tank because of this with the premium that has detergents in it.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@bleedingkyblue]

Great video

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for the visit

[@Taydrum]

Good video! I also learned about phase seperation in gas, working at an airport with mechanics!

[@RobertDIY]

+Taydrum Cool. Thanks for watching.

[@phillipharris8646]

Good video, good information, thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@martinmane5523]

thanks for the informative video

[@RobertDIY]

+Martin Mane Thank you for watching.

[@dustinallen8872]

very very helpful thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you for watching.

[@erikkingaard7181]

Thank you friend!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@joselitobrigante]

Thank you very much Sir. I hope it won't affect that much my old carburated bike. I made the mistake of washing the tank from the inside. Unfortunately a bit of water remained there and now my bike runs a bit weaker, specially during accelerations....

[@RobertDIY]

Drain the tank and start fresh.

[@sudhakarrajguru]

thank you for your help

[@RobertDIY]

+Sudhakar Rajguru you are welcome

[@GlennMann74]

Guy should be a teacher, great Video thanks!!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@robertmccomis9467]

Someone put a gallon of water in my 2012 Subaru outback. It was right below empty. When added. When it clod down and stop. I got ten gallon of gas and a heet. I tried to start it. It kinda wants to start but hasn't. I've stopped trying until you answer. I'm not a mechanic. I was a carpenter all my life. Thank you Rwm

[@RobertDIY]

ouch

[@self-defenseinnovationsinc6383]

very well done

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@geot9017]

great video bro

[@RobertDIY]

+Giovanni Taddei Thanks for watching.

[@ernestbutias5752]

Hey Robert, is it possible to fill your tank and drive for 10 days for the car to loose power and upon examination at the mech shop, water and dirt was discovered in the fuel tank (what was left of the fuel)......cos if the fuel pump picks from the bottom then it should have picked it from day 1 and not day 10.

[@RobertDIY]

+ERNEST BUTIAS I agree, should have picked it up day one, unless someone put it in there deliberately.

[@nicholasawesomepants4293]

thanks very interesting

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@arashcameron4915]

Great video I have a 2000 FORD E459 that was in water flood it can turn on how can i check if there is water in tank and how can i clean it ?

[@RobertDIY]

disconnect a fuel line and turn on the fuel pump.

[@FRIKKINAMAAAN]

I have a car that was given to me that had been parked with a full tank of 93 octane for probably a solid year (1990 500SL). I'm going to drain the tank and change the fuel filter. What do you recommend to clean the system out in case the fuel has gelled up in there? Thanks! Awesome vid!

[@RobertDIY]

Should be fine.

[@dieyoung8259]

Hello Robert, I had and issue this morning. Yesterday I started my car up on a cold day and didnt let it run 2 minutes. Cut it off and the next morning it wouldnt start. Thought it was the timing chain. I read a post about cold starting car and not letting it run long enough before you turn it off can cause starting issues later on. Whats your take on this idea.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@jazzjazz3278]

so helpful!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@sarahmalone5750]

Thank you I appreciate how clear is a SWallis. I think so may have sugar in my gas tank. Do you have a video that describes how a vehicle is affected by that before I take it to mechanic and take it apart?

[@RobertDIY]

It simply will not run.

[@leticiagonzales1446]

Thanks you so much I've been telling my boyfriend about the water and gas but he thinks cuz im a girl I don't know anything about cars . U helped me prove him wrong lol.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@DrfeelgoodPhD69]

Thanks man got a video on hot to fix it or can I just pump the gas from my tank

[@RobertDIY]

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[@alexspicer6043]

I have a 2017 terrain and got gas at a 7/11 which I never go to and later that day my car was hesitant starting. Also days later it’s still hesitant to start sometimes. Could this be bad gas? Also do fuel additives work

[@RobertDIY]

Probably, yes I would try something like heat.

[@arethadavis637]

okay I will do that I just pray I haven't did any further damage!!!

[@RobertDIY]

Hope not.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@JessGDL2011]

Robert DIY ....thanks for share.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@JessGDL2011]

Robert DIY ...greetings from Xalixco.

[@princepersia1]

Hey Robert I want to drain the fuel tank of one of my late model Mercedes (2010). I'm going to be doing it not at the fuel tank itself but at the end of the fuel line, right before it attaches to the fuel rail of the engine. I'm either gonna be powering the fuel pump and letting it pump all the fuel out or sucking it using a pump at the fuel line tip. Will this be a good method to drain the fuel tank and completely get rid of old fuel and any water in the tank? Does the fuel pump reach the very very bottom of the fuel tank therefore evacuating ALL the liquid in the tank? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

+Ethan Ward the sock should touch the bottom of the tank. The pump should get 95+% of the fluid out.

[@princepersia1]

Should I put that anti-water additive to get the remaining water out (if it's there)?

[@comcastjohn]

I learned right here.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal

[@comcastjohn]

Robert DIY thank you very much for this video. My parents always say, you learn something new every day.

[@RobertDIY]

That's the goal.

[@MarkLedfordCustomGuitars]

I managed Gas stations for years, how water gets in the fuel tanks at a station is due to the tanks sweating (above ground tanks can be worse than in ground), this gets worse the older the station gets due to tank degradation. Where i'm at in TN, it was allowed to have 1/2" maximum of water in the fuel tank. Anything over that, the water was required to be pumped out. Either the tanks had to be measured with a large measuring stick (old way) or a computer would print out every morning all the levels in all the grades. (Yes mid grade is simply a mixture of the Reg and Supreme) There are also filters in the pump to help keep the water from getting into someone's car, but again if a station is older, less maintained you are at a higher risk of getting water in your gas. I always try to get gas at the newest station, most maintained station.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing.

[@doradora1540]

yo i’m learning so much from this than school😎

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@doradora1540]

@@RobertDIY no problem👍🏽

[@ellam1759]

How would we get rid of the water in our tank? Thanks for all your tips n videos

[@RobertDIY]

E M I doubt that you have any because once you find out, it's to late. If you start the car and it pumps into the engine, the system will have to be flushed. If you think there is some in the tank and you have not pumped it into the motor, you can disconnect the fuel filter, turn the pump on (jump the relay or simple turn the key to run), and pump it into a container. Also, products like HEAT and STA-BIL displaces a little water/moisture.

[@ellam1759]

ok thanks for ur help have a fun sunday

[@RobertDIY]

Worked on a turbo. :( Replaced a front lower motor mount. :) Bypassed a SAS system P0410. :)

[@noahanderson2558]

Hi Robert, I wanted to ask you. I had this issue today my Honda civic was running on empty and after driving maybe around 5-6 miles to my house the car started running weird. It will idle fine but when it gets over 3,000 rpms it starts sputtering and it won't even rev in neautral. I'm thinking i got some bad gas... What you think?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@kaylanfernandez8994]

hi Rob, i have a question for you. I bought a vehicle that apparently was in a flood. the vehicle has not run much. maybe 10 miles if so. The engine has no noise and runs normal. should i be concerned of water being in the gas tank? should i remove the gas tank and dry it out?

[@RobertDIY]

If there was water in the tank the car would NOT run. Did you watch the video?

[@monogramadikt5971]

ive had sporadic jerking under acceleration in my 2008 subaru outback, its like a momentary engine hestitation, a hiccup, seems like there deprivation of fuel ? i put new spark plugs in and that didnt fix it so im now suspecting that it could be something to do with fuel filter or possibly having some moisture in the lines ? would having a bit of water in the lines create this kind of momentary delay in the engine to fire and create a jerky response under accelertion ?

[@RobertDIY]

Nope, is the CEL on?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@monogramadikt5971]

@@RobertDIY no just the flashing AT oil temp light/traction light and abs light come on periodically.. i did find a small leak in the top radiator hose yesterday and have ordered a new top and bottom hose and will replace them asap yeah. im hoping that will fix the AT oil temp light coming on at least ???

[@monogramadikt5971]

*the other thing i should mention is that subaru did a recall about a year back where they replaced my fuel pump yeah, the issue im talking about had occured prior to that once or twice and has occured a few times since

[@craigriffle2803]

Man gots the smarts I like it

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@wilfredoancheta6397]

Robert DIY can you help me, my 98 Honda civic lxi is spitting excessive water in exhaust pipe, what could be the cause of it?

[@RobertDIY]

Is the radiator loosing coolant? If not, don't worry about it.

[@adamthefallnone1817]

What problems can happen though, piston misfire? Car shuts down? I have a feeling the gas station where my neighbors and I buy our gas has water in their sumps, all sorts of cars on my block are having piston misfires sometimes they clear themselves up and other times it's replacing ignition coils, 5 cars on my street from different manufacturers have the same problem. Any speculation on how that could happen?

[@RobertDIY]

Old vehicles?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@doctorhouston221]

I've been an experience this result for the past two days. And I want to know how long do it take heet to work cuz I put it in there earlier today

[@RobertDIY]

Should work immediately. If you have water in the lines, you may need to drive the car a few miles.

[@gallegosofeliag.1405]

How can I get the water out of my gas tank an if I used stp gas treatment will that work an what steps do I take when use it ... thank u Lupe

[@RobertDIY]

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[@awesachirenda5052]

very good ☺

[@RobertDIY]

+Awesa Chirenda Thanks for watching.

[@TwylaG-Artistry]

Hi Robert, (I hope you see this comment) Thanks for the information. I won’t get into details but I’ve been told by my dealership that my (new) 2019 vehicle (which is a hybrid), is filled with 50% water… causing all the recent *start issues. How could it possibly be 50% full of water?? 🙄

[@RobertDIY]

must be a leak somewhere.

[@chrismccartney4002]

Hi +Robert DIY this is a great video thanks, can you tell me what would be symptoms of driving with contaminated fuel? Today I had my first ever trouble with my car (about 140k miles, Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 petrol import) and I left the gas station, and within maybe 3 or 4 miles the car developed a very rough idle, especially slowing at traffic lights. The car began to shake on idle and 'coughed' or 'spluttered' as if it was misfiring, the idle got pretty bad and I turned to come home. The dash gave me the 'check engine' light and i slowly and gently drove the 20-25 miles home. When I got my car into my garage I noticed the splutter/misfire was random and didn't really have a pattern. There was heavy vibrations from the engine through the idle, it sounded like it was struggling to idle but was alright with a bit more revs, could this be contaminated/low octane fuel? Thank you for the video, it was very informative!

[@RobertDIY]

+Chris McCartney it could be contaminated fuel. Chances are you have a sensor that has randomly gone bad. I would have the system scan for its codes, and see if you can trace down the problem that way.

[@chrismccartney4002]

+Robert DIY thank you, I will check the sensors after work, going to give the car a full service and clean the MAF, throttle body and Idle sensors. Thank you! :-)

[@forever-lx7bo]

yes but i got 3 gallons an i use sea fome i have ay ford explore 2004....so should i keep putting gas in it and use more sea fome now the check engine light on...an it keep cutting off an locking up...

[@RobertDIY]

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[@chrissample3047]

yes vary good

[@blazekdb1]

Thanks for sharing!! My wife purchased gas this past Sunday 2/14/16 from a place she doesn't ordinarily get it, didn't really start noticing a problem until Tuesday, 2/16/2016! Her check engine light was flashing, the car was hesitating/sluggish, and the engine appeared to be shaking slightly! Went to Autozone and O'reilly's and had it checked via ODB, no codes came up!! Purchased Lucas Fuel Inj/carb treatment, seemed to help temporarily, today back to same issue!! Dumbfounded as to what the problem could be, any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

[@RobertDIY]

+kev bra Hey Kev, I don't let my wife get gas, just don't want her at a gas station with strange people. Besides that, what kind of car do you have?

[@blazekdb1]

It's a 2004 trailblazer, just got codes from big O!!! It's the 4th plug!! Now, having issue removing it...hoping it isn't seized!! GEEZ!!

[@RobertDIY]

So you have a misfire?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@GODs_Son777]

Very informative, but not sure if it was said that using water as fuel is bad for the car.

[@RobertDIY]

😜

[@memberson]

I have a 84 Olds Cutlass Ciera and if it's been sitting for 3 or 4 months I have 2 sprain starter fluid in it carburetor for almost a half an hour at different times to get it to start. once I get it started no problem unless I go to the store stay about an hour go out and try to start it difficult to start

[@RobertDIY]

You probably need a filter or injector.

[@jamesbrown577]

Do I need to fill my tank all the way up if I use a whole bottle of Heet or is under a half ok ?

[@RobertDIY]

What does the bottle say?

[@PartyWolf36790]

XD nice car , you have the newer version of the focus I have , xD i have a 2002 Ford focus zx5. Sold now though. :). Thanks for the tip in this video , I pumped gas one time my car was acting funny , and would start and turn off , start and turn off . So we pumped out the gas tank , and did a few tests, and my grandpa helped me fix my car.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing.

[@greygoosemafia]

my truck gas is green color. any ideas? I have a few videos of weird things going on with my idling. can you take a look at those and see if you can have any ideas for me? thanks

[@RobertDIY]

Richard Cowtails Sure, how do you know the fuel is green?

[@ZarqGujjar]

u sure its not diesal lol

[@acumbess]

I think it might be possible that my tank was sabotaged.I have a saturn ion. yesterday, Right after I left an ex's house, it started spitting and stuttering, and the engine light come on, then today I was going up a hill and it started doing it worse, almost to the point of shutting off. It settled down after I left out, but still shakes like hell when I stop. Code said cylinder misfire, I changed the spark plug and coil pack and new boots. Still sputtering, but to a lesser extent. Could it be water or salt in the tank?

[@RobertDIY]

Maybe something. Is there a way to sample the fuel?

[@acumbess]

Robert DIY not sure how I would do this. Gonna take it to advanced tomorrow, will see if they can test that or know someone who can.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

Some cars have a fuel pressure test valve that you can use to drain some fuel out with. Or you may have to disconnect a fuel line to get some.

[@acumbess]

Robert DIY found sugar water in the gas cap (tasted it actually lol) gonna have to take the tank off and clean it, not sure what to do about what's already in the engine.

[@TayOracle]

Does this same concept apply to an old 305 carburetor engine?

[@RobertDIY]

TayOracle Not as bad as a fuel injection car but water will still shut it down.

[@TayOracle]

Ok, thanks