Siphoning gas - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Zaneman · 12-12-2012, 02:18 PM

Am I the first person to attempt this? I can't be? Is there some sort of baffle in the fuel tank on these cars? No matter how much tubing I shoved down into the gas tank I was unable to reach more then what seemed to be an inch or less of gas.

I've done this on a car and motorcycle with relative ease but on the BRZ I'm just baffled

cgrey · 12-12-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaneman

Is there some sort of baffle in the fuel tank on these cars? I'm just baffled

Yes. Almost all cars now. Possibly all.

dorifuto · 12-12-2012, 02:31 PM

suck harder, maybe apply a stroking action.

Grimlock · 12-12-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cgrey

Yes. Almost all cars now. Possibly all.

Correct. There are screens in the tank to prevent siphoning.

BRZfan · 12-12-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dorifuto

suck harder, maybe apply a stroking action.

That's not the problem. Mr Circle Jerk. He / She must put more gas in the tank. THis should NEVER be tried with an empty fuel tank. Explosions may occur.

Admiral Ballsy · 12-12-2012, 03:01 PM

It's not a screen, it's a ball-type check valve. It's there to prevent leaks if the car overturns.

You might be able to get a really small hose past it (thinking something like aquarium air line), but it'd take forever to get any volume through it.

gily25 · 12-12-2012, 05:06 PM

You are siphoning the gas out...why?

Jaylyons1 · 12-12-2012, 05:40 PM

You didn't put diesel in it did you?

dorifuto · 12-12-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZfan

That's not the problem. Mr Circle Jerk. He / She must put more gas in the tank. THis should NEVER be tried with an empty fuel tank. Explosions may occur.

STFU. It was a joke douche. And cars blow up all the time from siphoning too low of a tank too.

BRZfan · 12-12-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dorifuto

STFU. It was a joke douche. And cars blow up all the time from siphoning too low of a tank too.

My first two sentences was joking. My third sentence is agreeable.

dorifuto · 12-12-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZfan

My first two sentences was joking. My third sentence is agreeable.

Well in that case I apologize for my comment. I blame the Internet for it relaying sarcasm.

DeeezNuuuts83 · 12-12-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaylyons1

You didn't put diesel in it did you?

I was thinking the same thing, unless the guy is on a Fast & Furious fuel heist on a significantly smaller scale.

EZWood · 12-12-2012, 09:37 PM

Even if you get under the car and disconnect the hose you can't really get anything out. If you absolutely need to empty the tank you need to remove it from the vehicle. Sorry for the bad news

jmaryt · 12-13-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaylyons1

You didn't put diesel in it did you?

no! jet fuel! he wants to go faster!

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dorifuto If in doubt,flat out Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 brz Location: colorado Posts: 260 Thanks: 56 Thanked 211 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	suck harder, maybe apply a stroking action.

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gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You are siphoning the gas out...why?

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EZWood BAMF Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13 fr-s, whiteout, MT. 94 ZJ Location: Apache Junction, Az Posts: 1,007 Thanks: 209 Thanked 345 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Even if you get under the car and disconnect the hose you can't really get anything out. If you absolutely need to empty the tank you need to remove it from the vehicle. Sorry for the bad news

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