How to Remove Water From Fuel

Fuel that is contaminated with water will often cause the piece of equipment to run incorrectly. It is essential that the water be removed from the fuel for the machinery to function properly, whether it is a car, motorcycle, lawn mower or other machine.

Things You'll Need

• Gas treatment
• High-octane gas
• Fuel-water separator

Instructions

1. Add a gas treatment to your gasoline. Gas treatments contain solvents and alcohol that remove water from the gas via chemical reactions.

2. Hire a professional for what is known as "gas purifying" and "tank cleaning," a process in which a professional filters your tank to remove water from your fuel.

3. Fill up your tank with high-octane gas (grade 91 or higher) if your tank is less that ½ full and run out the contaminated gas as quickly as possible.

4. Discard your gas if the tank is almost full, meaning that it is completely contaminated with water, and fill up with new gas.

5. Consider purchasing a fuel-water separator, which separates and drains water from fuel via its innovative valves.

Tips & Warnings

• Replace gas every one to two weeks to prevent water contamination.

• Beware of adding fuel additives for prevention that may damage your fuel system.

References

• Fuel Testers
• How to Remove Water From Fuel