Possible to siphon gas from a Z?
10-26-2005, 04:39 PM
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He's in Florida, probably south....guessing you need to syphon gas out of your tank to put in another car so you can drive up here to orlando to get more gas? lol
I just drove back and forth to get my grandparents dry ice and a bunch of gas. Thank Nissan for giving the Z a 20 gallon tank. Stoping anywhere along 95 or the pike you'll be waiting a day for $20 in gas
I just drove back and forth to get my grandparents dry ice and a bunch of gas. Thank Nissan for giving the Z a 20 gallon tank. Stoping anywhere along 95 or the pike you'll be waiting a day for $20 in gas
10-26-2005, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by EvasiveMtrsprts
just curious... why are you doing this?
Never had a problem getting gas from older vehicles.
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10-26-2005, 05:56 PM
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Wait...I know...You need EXTRA suction power!! Attach a Hoover vaccuum to one end of the siphon tube and you're in business, son!! j/k....LOL
But seriously, I think that with newer cars the manufacturers have some sort of safety valve or something installed to prevent you from siphoning gas out!
I tried to do it recently with a 2005 Ford Five Hundred that I had to rent from Enterprise. I was only supposed to bring the car back with 1/4 tank and it had a little more than 1/2 in it. Tried SEVERAL times with a decent siphon (with a built in pump) that I bought from Auto Zone...I shoved the entire damn tube as far as it would go....NO GO!
Hope you figure it out!
But seriously, I think that with newer cars the manufacturers have some sort of safety valve or something installed to prevent you from siphoning gas out!
I tried to do it recently with a 2005 Ford Five Hundred that I had to rent from Enterprise. I was only supposed to bring the car back with 1/4 tank and it had a little more than 1/2 in it. Tried SEVERAL times with a decent siphon (with a built in pump) that I bought from Auto Zone...I shoved the entire damn tube as far as it would go....NO GO!
Hope you figure it out!
10-26-2005, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Racer Z
Wait...I know...You need EXTRA suction power!! Attach a Hoover vaccuum to one end of the siphon tube and you're in business, son!! j/k....LOL
But seriously, I think that with newer cars the manufacturers have some sort of safety valve or something installed to prevent you from siphoning gas out!
I tried to do it recently with a 2005 Ford Five Hundred that I had to rent from Enterprise. I was only supposed to bring the car back with 1/4 tank and it had a little more than 1/2 in it. Tried SEVERAL times with a decent siphon (with a built in pump) that I bought from Auto Zone...I shoved the entire damn tube as far as it would go....NO GO!
Hope you figure it out!
But seriously, I think that with newer cars the manufacturers have some sort of safety valve or something installed to prevent you from siphoning gas out!
I tried to do it recently with a 2005 Ford Five Hundred that I had to rent from Enterprise. I was only supposed to bring the car back with 1/4 tank and it had a little more than 1/2 in it. Tried SEVERAL times with a decent siphon (with a built in pump) that I bought from Auto Zone...I shoved the entire damn tube as far as it would go....NO GO!
Hope you figure it out!
10-26-2005, 06:26 PM
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GOOD LUCK zMan2, i am also in south florida and just got my power back alittle while ago, but i know alot of pembroke pines is getting gas soon, so if any stations open by me i will post for you.
10-27-2005, 11:50 AM
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You stated the problem correctly
Originally Posted by Racer Z
But seriously, I think that with newer cars the manufacturers have some sort of safety valve or something installed to prevent you from siphoning gas out!
Have gas now - but, unfortunately, it will be a problem again!
10-28-2005, 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Joeys_z
You are one cheap bastard.....you bought a siphon with a built in pump for a couple bucks of gas! Is your time and effort really worth this???
Why the hell should I return a rental car with MORE gas than what I took it out with?? Why should Enterprise Rent A Car benefit from this??
Sh*T..Call me a cheap MF, Joey Wonderbread, I'll be that. Maybe I am..cuz I have a company car that I use 95% of the time and they give me a Gas Card.
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10-28-2005, 12:34 PM
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Haha, yeah, that's pretty funny to take that much time and effort to syphon gas. Who cares if there are a few gallons left in the tank over where you got it at. At least you won't be charged for bein under on gas. I say as long as you don't get charged a bunch for stupid stuff like not putting the gas back just return the car. Oh yeah, I work for Enterprise though, so give me your money! Haha!