How to Siphon Gasoline From a Vehicle
It is immoral and illegal to siphon gas out of anyone's tank without their prior knowledge. When you siphon this way, it constitutes theft. However, if you are ever in a situation such as needing to siphon gas from your lawnmower to your car, or vice-versa, then this guide is for you. All you need is a piece of hose or tubing and two containers: one for siphoning, another to collect the liquid.
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Instructions
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Instructions
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Loop a long piece of hose from the ground to the opening of the gas tank opening back above the gas tank.
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Position a gas can somewhere nearby that you can quickly reach.
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Insert one end of the tube in the tank. Make sure the dry end of the tube is higher than the gas source.
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Suck in a small amount of gas from the hose. Be careful not to swallow or ingest the gasoline.
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Maintain suction on the hose and crimp the hose or slip your thumb over the end. This prevents air from entering the hose.
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Drop the end of the hose into the bucket, release the crimp, and begin to collect as much gas as you can.
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Tips & Warnings
Stand on a chair if you can't get high enough above the gas-tank opening.
To avoid bubbles, keep the hose flat or running up towards your mouth.
Do not ingest the gasoline. It is illegal to siphon gas from other people's vehicles or equipment without their expressed consent.
References
- Photo Credit gas tank image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
