If I pump gasoline from a gas can into my cars fuel tank, since you can't see how full the fuel tank is, how do I stop the fuel from overflowing?
256722
You can't. You need to go my your gauge in your car. I usually pump the gasoline when I'm almost empty.
256723
The pump has an on/off switch on the top. It's easy to turn off and it stops immediately. If you think you are close to topping the tank, you can turn the pump on and off quickly.
256724
I use this pump to transfer gas from 5 gallon cans into three different cars and with each car you can easily hear a distinct change in the sound of the flow as the tank is nearly full - kind of like a bubbling or a gurgle - it's easy to hear before an overflow. Also for my own car I know the mpg is 20 or 21 so ten gallons is 200 to 210 miles so I always fill at around 200 miles even though I could easily wait until 260 miles. Neither of these methods are very scientific but both work just fine. Hope this helps.
256725
Well, you really don't know. You kind of have to know how much is in the tank and how big the gas can is and calculate.
256726
You can by a similar pump different brand, that has a automatic shutoff. Same exact type of pump for a few dollars more. They also sell it on amazon. It is the Tetra pump, purple in color.
2173552
More than a few of the reviewers I had read discussed using the 7/8" hose to put gas into their cars. At least one said the 7/8" will go into his vehicle that takes regular unleaded gas. One reviewer reported that he temporarily got his stuck in the car inlet because there was a small brass lip at the end of the nozzle. His solution was to file the lip off and has not had any issue since doing so. A repeated comment was that in order to empty the can into ones car one would need a funnel to allow more space between the car and the gas can; otherwise, the can may not be tilted high enough without hitting the side of the car.
1134993
This will not work to get fuel out of a vehicle. On the other hand, if you are fueling from a gerry can into a vehicle, it will work. On some vehicles you'll need a funnel.
293052
Check your fuel switch to make sure its fully open. could possibly be a blocked line. Also, did you put stabilizer in the fuel, it is necessary to put in stabilizer when the gas sets for a period of time. if you did not put stabilizer in, drain the tank and purge the gas line. Then refill with fresh gas with stabilizer added.
1872786
It will empty part of the way the gravity feed isnt low enough to empty the entire contents. the fuel gauge is a little off from what I have seen, I have to add about 10 gallons before it will even reach empty.
111149
That only happens if you overfill the container. Make sure to fill it only to the line about 2/3 full. It could be hard to see, but it's there.
1775080
This is the answer I got when I asked, so it is how I have it: Mount it so the bigger end is nearer the fuel tank.
1675155
You can fill it up either way, just make sure you keep an eye on the gauge and slow down when almost full, kind of hard to move when full though, I just fill it with a five gallon tank and make a few trips.
1960214
your gas tank should be filled after each use so there is no room for condensation or air. This product is to keep gas from souring when left for extended periods of time.Are you sure that condensation is your issue?
2192170
Anthony, you can remove fuel from a tank with this unit since it is equipped with a two-way hand pump. The problem you may run into is getting the actual hose down the vehicles fill pipe...but this can usually be overcome by removing the vehicles installed fill pipe to gain direct access to the tank. Additional information on this products use is available at http://www.johndow.com/fuelchief
618959
That has never happened to me and I don't know what the problem is. Perhaps there is a vacuum in the fuel tank and if you uncap the fuel tank and equalize the air pressure before refueling it should work.
1389626
Hi, Take the funnel off the can and put it into the tank.Then pour the gas into the funnel like you would any other funnel. You are right its impossible to do it otherwise.
1945702
The very 1st time I filled it up I filled the factory tank up too. I left the valve on the RDS tank open and a small amount of fuel leaked fr somewhere under the truck. Since then I have not had any problem. My truck is a 2014 Ford F350.
1177998
no.. fuel will drain back into can on it's own.. just hang the pump assembly to dry until next use.
319947
One can disconnect the fuel line at any point and drain the fuel. If you disconnect it at the carburetor, you will be able to use the fuel shutoff valve to stop the flow. This is quite handy if your catch bottle/jug/can becomes full, which will likely occur if the generator is full. They hold something on the order of about 10 gallons.
1601315
Prob better to go through your gas first. Sounds like you have a rusty tank tho. It'll def work for your problem
1743759
I purchased this funnel in order to fill my car and SUV from a 5 gallon can. The flexible tube allows me to insert the end of the tube into the gas filler opening at an angle and position the top of the funnel horizontal. I then close the gas filler cover on the funnel to LIGHTLY hold it in place. As long as you hold the 5 gallon can above the funnel without touching it, the funnel will stay in position and you will be successful. With a full can this is difficult for me, so I try to position myself so that I can use the side of the car to help support the can. For my Pacifica, I use a small step ladder to get above the funnel. If you keep the gas can above the funnel without touching it, you will be able to use both hands to hold the can which is a necessity for me.