Cars used as fuel storage....

[mldollins]

I have three vehicles. However, the two main ones we keep the tanks at least 3/4 at all times...(I'm slipping on the one I'm driving now..but..)

We talk about fuel storage and potential problems but if both my tanks are full, I'm looking at 36 gallons right there. That alone would run my generators for 9 days. The only thing is that I need to get a siphon, one that has a hand pump and not just a straight hose...(gasoline tastes awful...)

[Bearfootfarm]

Lots of cars have baffles that prevent a siphon hose from entering the tank.

You need to check it now before you need it in an emergency

[mldollins]

I thought about that minutes after posting it. Anti-siphon devices....

Can you tell it by looking at it or do you have to try and run a hose down there....?

[mellowguy]

Originally Posted by mldollins

I thought about that minutes after posting it. Anti-siphon devices....

Can you tell it by looking at it or do you have to try and run a hose down there....?

Most cars now do. However, the fuel pump should run when the key is at "on" but the car is not started (i.e. all accessories). It would be a matter of turning the key, and intercepting the fuel line under the hood. Slower trickle.

[willbuck1]

You can stick a metal pipe in the fuel pipe and hit it with a hammer. It will take out most baffles.

[springvalley]

I hope your kidding Willbuck1, you may only get to try that once. >Thanks Marc