How to Siphon Gas out of a modern vehicle

NO MORE GAS IN YOUR MOUTH! Use the fuel pump to your advantage to exact fuel from a vehicle.
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[@user.A9]

eight years later, this is exactly the info i needed.

[@zachsdailyvlogs5915]

Especially with gas prices being so high 😭

[@JoseHerrera-mk7cv]

I was always wondering about that valve if it was for other useful uses

[@loadedcosmonaut8712]

For real lmao

[@kieranpickavance2584]

9 for me 😅🎉🎉🎉🎉 hope you are well

[@tylerlynch1210]

This method helps out alot I got rear-ended and my truck is totaled and didn't want to do it the old-school way thank you for making this video

[@NUMAtrekkie]

I have a car I am junking, but also had a full tank of gas I'd rather not waste. Found you video, and by golly this totally worked. Thanks for this! Saved a lot of time, money, and headache. Awesome car hack.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Aaron Mollenkopf Awesome... Can't throw away gasoline, it's the same as burning money.

[@Taylortrucking]

Car sat for 5 years tried to siphon out the old school way and it wouldn’t pump anything out this is the info I needed thank you!

[@michaelespinoza3828]

Totally worked! Thanks bud. 4 way wrench 1.99 autozone, paper clip to close the open circuit the relay closes and worked like a charm.

[@Scott-pm8ei]

Good job most people don't 'show' close enough while explaining, thanks man.😊

[@gainsrc]

Awesome! Due to hurricane Ian I'm stuck and low on fuel for generator. This helped a me out big time! Thank you!

[@markcobb4693]

I pumped 10 gallons out by just sitting there turning the key on and off for 15 min . My 05 Malibu had a different relay. But the fuel rail worked out great 👍🏻

[@julioburgos4979]

Your videos have always been full of great information. Keep up the good work.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Julio Burgos Thanks for watching.

[@stevensines7026]

Excellent video. Thank you. It told me probably everything I needed to do to get the gas out of a car that is being salvaged in a clear, complete and concise manner. Very good. 👍

[@shawnbebout]

I will be trying this tonight or this weekend. Being an Electrician, I think you should be able to ohm out your relay to identify which terminals you need to jumper. If you have a dead short between two terminals, that should be your coil. Once you identify your coil, the other two will be your "open" contacts that complete the circuit to your fuel puymp when the relay is energized.

[@heyb6268]

😵‍💫 me acting like I know what you mean: “😎 yep makes since bro exactly what I was thinkin 👌”

[@jfease3252]

Totally beat me to it… soooo, something like th ZZZT❗️🤬. Think I’ll stick w the paper clip. At least til I decide to change professions. Thanks for this- surprisingly not a topic addressed in the other 400 “siphon gas” vids. I had figured I was too stupid to even steal gas there til I changed the wording in my search!

[@RipRoaringGarage]

Just connect terminal 87a to ground (I think its terminal 13). It may be 87 on some cars, but the two parallel ones are 87 and 87a (the ones that it will switch between).

[@dennis7829]

@@RipRoaringGarage 87a = NC, the energized contact is 87 to suppy 12V to pump.

[@devupatelgmailcom]

Right after filing all the way to a full tank of gas on my 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, all sudden transmission went bad. I decided to junk it since it was an old van. I used all other method and none worked. This is the only method worked. Since the fuel pump relays is different than that shown in this video, I had to keep trying then on the 3rd try it started pumping the gas. Absolutely wonderful method.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was useful.

[@deplorableb.r.4211]

Worked like a charm. Drained a full tank on an SUV going to the junkyard. Thanks so much!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@teslabro5294]

How long did it take?

[@Njennings42]

Thank you sir this was extremely helpful. I knew it could be done, just wasn't sure how to go about it. Got a car I just filled up and the timing chain went out. Not gonna replace it, so the car's going to the scrap yard, and I didn't wanna give away 20 gallons of gas for scrap weight. Much appreciated

[@christopheramoroso6801]

My friends are always asking me to siphon gas and do all these things with siphoning gas I told them to go on the internet and find it out for themselves now I'm going to send them to your link because I can't stand asking the stupidest things when I already know these things and they just won't listen to me in the first place thanks to you I'll never be honest to siphon or have to do this again they will listen to you they won't listen to me thank you I've tried explaining this to them a million times

[@RyanLane2011]

I find it easier and safer to pop the cover from the relay and close the contacts manually. This usually just requires a pocket screwdriver. It also ensures nothing gets shorted on the control side. This came in especially handy when I had to troubleshoot a no spark condition myself and needed to crank the engine from under the hood. Hope it helps.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Ryan Lane Yes, but a lot of relays are glued shut.

[@dillonpeters3837]

good sir. thank you so much for posting this. worked flawlessly for me on my 03 blazer! nice job.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@rawbacon]

I might need this soon, I have a full tank that's getting old with no particular place to go but I can use some for my lawn equipment.

[@matthiascloudcroft2101]

Your videos are outstanding, man. I'm about to finish a major engine overhaul on my '99 Grand Marquis and your videos have been a massive help. Everything from plastic welding, cleaning injectors, and draining the gas that sat in the tank for a year has been easier because you took the time to post a great video on it. Thank you so much @sixtyfiveford !

[@sixtyfiveford]

That is awesome!

[@rickspearman344]

Does this harm anything, if the tank contains 16 yr old gas?

[@dr1742]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you.

[@windsunh2o]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Stale gas in my stored Chevy s-10 had to be re-freshed and this did the trick. Brilliant hack!

[@sixtyfiveford]

+David Taylor Awesome..

[@gerrafj3]

Yes sir, great video, very helpful in times of need.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@jakewheat6552]

This just solved my problem. Thank you for this!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks a lot for your videos. You explain yourself clearly easy to follow. Bruce

[@sixtyfiveford]

Bruce Pender Thanks Bruce.

[@ronsheldon1418]

I love this guy! Man after my own heart

[@tammiroy0]

Thank you for the info your video is very helpful and to the point and very detailed appreciate it very much have a good day

[@keithuche]

Thanks man. Been looking for a way to get my fuel out of cars I dismantle without accessing and powering the pump directly.

[@biggmixx2906]

Thanks! This video save my truck! Your awesome!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

biggmixx2906 Awesome.

[@mrmagniffy]

Thank you sixtyfiveford I was able to retrieve my fuel from my totaled car !

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome.

[@Superiorpowerwash]

I had no idea this could be done. I had to get a fuel pump changed out a while back and they said they could not save the gas as they did not have gas cans around, I bet they went and got some when I left. This is an interesting way to empty the fuel tank without sucking on a hose and getting gas in the mouth like back in the day. hahahahaha Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Superiorpowerwash Yeah, I can't imagine anyone just getting rid of gas.

[@connorjames6307]

I can agree from seeing it 1st hand mechanics would keep "good" tyres that had a lil life left in and fuel that had been siphoned from a car that put wrong fuel in i happens more than you realize

[@jj3164]

Thank you sir. Your video was very helpful!!

[@backcountryFLcyclist]

This method worked perfectly on a 2002 Malibu. Jumped the fuel pump relay which is in the engine compartment fuse box, removed the fuel rail pressure release core hooked a hose onto it into a gas can turn the ignition to acc and was able to drain most of the gas out of a car with a spun engine bearing.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome!

[@hovanti]

Thank you very much for this; getting rid of a car soon that has half a tank of gas that's only a week or two old.

[@goriverman]

Thanks great tip. Love your tips,your a smart guy

[@sixtyfiveford]

goriverman Thanks for watching and the compliment.

[@hunkydude322]

thanks for your tips, ive also seen some of ur snowblower ones etc... but anyways just wanted to say thatnks for ur tips sir, always good videos.

[@sixtyfiveford]

hunkydude322 Thank you very much.

[@yomomsgamer]

I'm not sure if its just me but It sound like jack black is teaching me how to syphon gas out of his car😂 great vid btw👍

[@jamescampolo7824]

I needed to change my fuel filter and also drain some gas from the tank. So once I disconnected the fuel line at the filter, I used your method to run the fuel pump to get the gas.

[@gigemaggies50]

Thanks so much!! Great video

[@mustie1]

well done, got a dead 4runner with a full tank to deal with,

[@sixtyfiveford]

mustie1 Liquid Gold.

[@PatrickWagz]

@@sixtyfiveford Liquid PLATINUM at today's prices!!

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

solid video! Thanks for the tip

[@sixtyfiveford]

Robb's Homemade Life Thanks.

[@TheOddOne2]

Best way I've seen yet, thumbs up!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@kevinshea5819]

thanks for the video. I was wondering what size hose do you need and second do you need to do anything else besides putting the valve back on?

[@VetteL89]

This was genius. Drained my 2000 Ford Taurus this way. I might have burned out the fuel pump but worked like a charm.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@bobbailey8246]

Good video once again, but a good alternative (sometimes) is to find the fuel pump itself and just connect a 12v battery straight onto the pump, having first connected a hose to the fuel line. Saves all that messin' with the relays and stuff! Thanks 65 :-)

[@sixtyfiveford]

Bob Bailey Relays are intimidating and misunderstood. This particular car can only have access to the pump by dropping the tank.

[@bobbailey8246]

sixtyfiveford There you go, some subject matter for another video....Relay's. A practical demonstration showing that they are just switches that can switch a heavy load using only a light current. How, when and why they are used, how to test and trouble shoot etc. Just a thought! :-)

[@sixtyfiveford]

I do have a year or two video on them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5bVqal_d7R3hac

[@DizzzyKipper]

Thank you for the great info.

[@sixtyfiveford]

DizzzyKipper Thanks for watching

[@MrCosmos110]

Good Stuff Brother, Keep'em coming ! ! !

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@scottsinfl]

Super vid and your rite it's not easy to get gas out of a newer car these day's. I did my sisters pt last week with a full tank just to scrape the trash build up off the sending unit it was no fun.

[@sixtyfiveford]

scottsinfl Did that one have a check ball or flapper valve?

[@scottsinfl]

sixtyfiveford Yes it did and the hose connected half way down on the tank. I was able to take the hose of and push the valve in and lower the tank on one side and drain 3/4's out. What a pain. And a mess. It would have been way easier to do it your way. It had a test port on the fuel rail too.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Good to know, thanks Bro.

[@tomkimmel8157]

Damn, finally found video showing which terminals I jump but was trying to figure out where to connect hose......remove the little valve omg replaced those on tires smh thank you I was having a brain fart now gotta find me a hose

[@aleblanc3547]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

[@sixtyfiveford]

A LeBlanc Thanks for watching.

[@francisdauriac]

Very clear . Thanks

[@BADD1ONE]

thanx man. hope this worx on my jeep

[@sail235aeh]

Good to know. As always, Thanks !!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

sail235aeh Thanks

[@akickboxralph1]

Thanks for the help. I have a 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora and it took on a lot of water because the filler neck actually rusted through. The design of the filler door allows water to cascade on the top of the filler neck. Add to that there was dirt sticking on the top of the filler neck which held moisture there and I know I need not say more. Would I be able to drop a hose to the bottom of the Aurora's gas tank? I noticed you were working on a late '80s, early '90s Caddy DeVille and were you just using that car for demonstration purposes, or would you have to use that procedure on that car?

[@RipRoaringGarage]

Still might need to drop the tank...just to replace the straps and hardware...Gas in there is from 2014. Will not even TRY to start on that stuff lol. I will have to prime the rails though, to get that crap out of the fuel lines lol. Finally getting to starting my baby after my wreck. Almost ten years...and both of us got messed up and totalled, but, its time. Im back to working out, and got my old steed started and running (on ether at least) and ready to start replacing and restoring!

[@jamesproctor4858]

I just tried out your advice on draining the fuel tank and it worked like a charm. I did it for a 2003 ford explorer and the fuel relay is # 48 in the engine compartment. I put a jumper between pins 3 and 5 and once you do this the pump start pumping gas. pins 3 and 5 are the large pins on the relay. Thank you very much for your advice.

[@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285]

Did you have to pull the other fuse like he shows and turn the key on???

[@T03L3G]

I'm about to do this to an 03 escape tomorrow that's kinda funny

[@SPRINKLESUGARPOP]

Bro.....u saved my life......

[@TheLZempir3]

Good video. Keep doing your thing

[@sixtyfiveford]

TheLZempir3 Thanks Man.

[@kd7fht]

I took out the Shader valve but there wasn't enough pressure to keep the engine running so I took another valve and busted the back end off and screwed it in place after taking all the internal part out. I attached a hose and started the engine and pumped all the gas into a can. I was surprised how much fuel came through the hose but still provided enough fuel to keep the engine running.

[@stevefrench9496]

Great video!

[@curiosity2314]

Excellent tip!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Curiosity Thanks

[@Iamandthatiam]

Hey quick question! I have a 2008 Ford e350 van with two year old gas in it. Should I drain the fuel out of the system or just ad fresh gas and some water reduce product and start it up? Thanks for your videos! Love it!

[@CalQwax]

I got a syphon hose into the gas tank by cutting the end of the hose on an angle, kind of pointed, and got the hose in over a lip by pushing and spinning the hose as I fed it in. I posted a video on my channel. Jeep Cherokee XJ.

[@shazizz]

Good bit of info thanks.

[@sixtyfiveford]

shazizz Thanks..

[@gagenittim8941]

thankyou my brother!

[@mrad4234]

Great tip

[@captainmikek6172]

Good Job, thanks..

[@sdnlawrence5640]

Thanks, I was about to go get a hand pump but then I was told there's a ball or flap at fuel tank that will prevent a siphon hose from going into tank. Mom's cars has been sitting for a couple years, now I need to get it running for a niece.

[@rashellyohn5128]

Thanks Awesome. But you say pull out the fuse then turn the key or leave the fuse in then turn the key on... So do I have to take out the fuse at all? Jump the relay. pull out fuse turn key, then put fuse back in and it will start to drain. Ty

[@randomno0]

By the time I am reading your comment, it shows “6 months old”. Here’s my take on the confusion with the fuse: If you want to have “local control” to start the pumping from under the hood, keep the fuse out until you are ready with the hose securely in the gas can/“gerry jug” and then plug in the fuse. If you want to do it from inside the vehicle (I don’t recommend this for safety’s sake!) then leave the fuse in but have the gas can visible near you when turning the key so you can monitor the filling. This scenario really makes me nervous. At gas stations, we aren’t supposed to reenter our vehicles during fueling operations or we can puck up a static charge that can spark when we return to the grounded fuel nozzle. Still, if a fire breaks out inside the highly flammable interior while siphoning gas, there’s nowhere to run. From under the hood you have a chance to escape! With that said, if weather allows, do it outside and away from any buildings in case of fire. Hint: Have a good, tested “ABC” fire extinguisher accessible and ready within seconds from the vehicle, just in case!

[@canyou_heminow]

Thanks for the vid!

[@sixtyfiveford]

You bet!

[@blazerkconvertible]

thanks great idea

[@guynellchapnan1543]

Awesome, thanks 4 sharen

[@igloo54]

Good to know!

[@joetterolison4093]

Thanks for answering a few of My questions I had just topped off My tank the night before My Truck got totaled when a 19 year old girl turned left in front of Me Need to get that $50 plus fuel out before the wrecker hauls Her off Thanks

[@sixtyfiveford]

That always sucks.

[@letstalkwithbigsheila]

Thank you!

[@MRrwmac]

Good to know. Pity there is no way to easily get past those check valves through the filler port. Thanks for sharing.

[@sixtyfiveford]

MRrwmac Yeah, I pulled a tank a few years ago and by seeing it, realized that it is impossible to get a hose around that check ball.

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

Neighbor just sent one of those fwd Caddys to the junkyard last week. Sat in the yard for something like 20 years. I think I put it on IG. Shame, it was a solid car.

[@awesomeness7117]

Great tip, if your doing anything with your fuel system

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@gsibert1]

Great video, going to try this out on a car going to the wrecking yard today.

[@garysmith8455]

Thank you for this method. Second owner of a '97 Taurus SHO 22 years now!, and been in quiet storage at my home of 16 years. So, yes, about 1/3 tank of 93 octane = old fuel still in the tank. I have been seeking advice on just how to go about removing the fuel before putting it on the road for the car show season. From fuel filter removal to syphoning (which can't be done due to a heavy screen in the filler neck.), to hot wiring the fuel pump at the inertia switch in the trunk! But, today, after watching YOUR presentation, I went out in the garage and found the schrader valve off the fuel rail right on top of the engine! Right near by was the enclosure with the large fuses and relays. I believe I am going to try this! Can you tell me the ID of the hose you used? Thanks again so much for the push to get me going on something I have put off for years ! (O:

[@sixtyfiveford]

SHO that's awesome. That's going to be a fun car! I used 1/4id fuel line.

[@garysmith8455]

@@sixtyfiveford Thanks '65, I will come back to let you know how it turned out. Thanks for the into on the fuel line ID. I will order it up along with the Schrader tool. Stay tuned ((O:

[@patsuddarth1093]

Good video.

[@rezagrans1296]

With the key in 'run' drawing that* much current from the battery how long until baddery jrains? About 70-80 min for regular head and parking litez to use up a 500 cca baddey

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

good vid ! Thanks man ..

[@sixtyfiveford]

ShawnMrFixit Lee Thanks to watching.

[@almouwahedbillah2083]

Thanks

[@bobklimek7388]

I just bypass the whole relay part. i have a external universal pump with two jumper cable clips i think i paid 20 bucks for the pump and had one of those HFT battery maintainers and stole the alligator clips off that its good for vehicle pumps that dont work. But thats a great idea if you dont have a extra pump great vid .

[@sixtyfiveford]

An auxiliary pump is easier.

[@mjohnson2912]

What's the year and make of this car? It almost looks like a 91 buick lesabre like mine lol

[@pnowikow]

Sweet fix to a problem. Another use case would be needing gas for a generator when the power goes out and your gas cans are empty

[@middyband]

thanks, good to know

[@sixtyfiveford]

middyband Thanks.

[@johnbravo7542]

Transverse V8 driving the front wheels

[@rezagrans1296]

Y did u turn the relay over to that particular orientation before u started drawing the diagram of its pins on the notebook? Not got any car electrics background.

[@Dinoraptor101]

You're going to save me hundreds of dollars once I do this

[@ZombieSC]

As always, very informative. So approximately what year is the cutoff from a new or "modern" vehicle? Thanks sixtyfiveford!

[@sixtyfiveford]

GrognardOfXCOM :-) about 20 years.

[@deeandrabustamante9816]

I have water in my tank(ex) can I use this method to drain my tank without ruining the fuel filter

[@zx8401ztv]

Most of my frends have older cars so i havnt had this problem yet, but it will happern. Thanks for the heads up on the subject :-)) I was thinking paperclip from the common to n.o contacts, sometimes you just have to bypass things :-))

[@sixtyfiveford]

zx8401ztv Thanks. Yeah before you know it these new cars will be old. I've already received a little criticism for calling the car in the video a modern/newer car.

[@zx8401ztv]

sixtyfiveford You showed the procedure, does it matter what car you used, i dont think it does. You got the idea across clearly :-))

[@richardiascone5160]

I tried this on my 2004 Ford Freestar. Pump kept cutting out after 3 seconds, just like it does when I turn the key under normal conditions. Any suggestions?

[@kcuhc84]

This is brilliant! Let's say the fuel pump is shot, what about an external pump to suck the fuel from the fuel port? There would be resistance from the non working fuel pump in the tank though.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Most of the time you can just whack the bottom of the gas tank where the fuel pump is and it will come back to life temporarily. I'm pretty sure there will be resistance if your trying to suck through this port.

[@DigIntoGaming]

Will this work on a 1996 Chevy express 1500 with spider injection 5.7l v8?

[@pz3j]

What if I dont care about the car from which im siphoning? Whats the easiest, safest, and quickest thing i can rip, pry, or cut out to get to the gas fast?

[@mycattookmykfc1488]

Thank you my old car got totaled planning to give it to my girlfriend in a few months when she finally passes her driving test but I just got a new car and I filled my tank right before it got totaled so I don’t want my $80 worth of gas to go to waste lol

[@FelixTheGhost]

Is this safe to do if I don't have my spark plugs installed currently?