# Intrepid gas siphoning

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Tags:** intrepid, dodge\
**Created:** [September 11, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439 "2009-09-11T02:23:29Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![pgchapman3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@pgchapman3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgchapman3)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439/1 "2009-09-11T02:23:29Z")

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I have an Intrepid that no longer runs, engine shot. There is a full tank of gas that I would like to remove. I have tried a couple of different products to try to get the liquid out with no success. Is there a stop or blockage of some sort in the fill line running down into the tank? Maybe I am doing something wrong. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![tardis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f0a364/32.png) [@tardis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tardis)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439/2 "2009-09-11T02:52:04Z")

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There is an anti-rollover valve that is in your way. If the fuel pumps works, I would bypass the fuel pump relay and use the fuel pump to pump all the gas out through the engine fuel line.

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**Author:** ![pgchapman3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@pgchapman3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgchapman3)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 2:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439/3 "2009-09-11T02:59:07Z")

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I will have to admit I am not even close to being car savvy. Is this something that I would be better taking to a mechanic, or is it a procedure I might be able to tackle? Currently the car does not run, and I’m trying to decide if I even want to keep the car.

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439/4 "2009-09-11T03:19:15Z")

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Use a small, clear vinyl hose, 1/4" diameter or even 3/16. Work it down into the tank, rotating it when hits an obstruction. Eventually you can usually get it past that check-valve and into the tank. Watch the gasoline carefully in the hose as you start the siphon. The flow will be slow, but it will work…

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**Author:** ![pgchapman3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@pgchapman3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgchapman3)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439/5 "2009-09-11T03:45:14Z")

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I did try that process with 1/4 hose, but with no luck. I’ll try again hopefully this time with success. Thanks much.

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**Author:** ![galaxybeing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/6bbea6/32.png) [@galaxybeing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/galaxybeing)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intrepid-gas-siphoning/36439/6 "2009-09-11T12:20:46Z")

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Great idea tardis. Never would have thought of that. Only thing extra I would do is make sure the vehicle was away form the house when that operation is performed - just in case.