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Old 12-29-2008, 07:08 PM
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syphon gas?

hey guys,

car show--can only have less than a quarter of a tank lol

I, of course, have a full tank...cars off the road, no insurance, my life lol

Anyways, am i able to siphon gas out of my 06 coupe?

Some people have suggested that i would not be able to since it is a newer vehicle
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 07:24 PM
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just let it idle?

I think most if not all cars after the 90s have some type of anti-syphon
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 08:47 PM
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it takes about a minute to pull the rear seat up and open the gas tank. siphon from there.
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:32 PM
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Am i able to siphon the tank directly from the fuel door?
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rphillips6487
Am i able to siphon the tank directly from the fuel door?
no i think not
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 11:15 PM
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G35 Coupe
same thing with my bro for HIN on his supra, just have a nice joy ride, and punch the gas
 
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Old 12-29-2008, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by eljoker
just let it idle?

I think most if not all cars after the 90s have some type of anti-syphon
let it idle to use up 3/4 tank? man that would take forever
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 12:42 AM
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I've tried without success to siphon gas from the fuel filler door with a couple of different types of pumps. I haven't tried gaining access from under the rear seat but it sounds doable. Idling or driving around is not going to get it done unless you're planning to drive 250+ miles.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 01:22 AM
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lol yea then getting a new wash/detail lol
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 08:09 AM
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Get a crew driver and puch a hole on the bottom of the car where the tank lays or you can remove the back seat.
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 10:52 PM
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Can you just disconnect the fuel sending unit wire from the tank, thereby fooling the gauge into showing empty?
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 11:35 PM
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I'm sure if you drive city and smash light to light, testing your 0-60times and burning some donuts will definitly do the trick...
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 11:57 PM
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Can you just disconnect the fuel sending unit wire from the tank, thereby fooling the gauge into showing empty?
ding ding ding ding.. we have a winner!
 
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I'm a newb at car shows, why can you have only a 1/4 tank? And you don't have insurance?
 
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Old 12-31-2008, 07:24 AM
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^ just in case something goes wrong and it does not have a 15+ gl of fuel to burn instead of 1/4 tank.
 


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