Features of draining fuel from different gas tanks

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Cars produced by Lada are the most popular in our country. This means that a huge number of Russians have to change the fuel filter of Lada Vesta and Xray, despite the fact that the manufacturer promises their lifespan equal to the lifespan of the car itself. The reason for this is not the deception of the car company, but the poor quality of the fuel. This procedure has many features that make life somewhat more difficult for motorists.

How to Drain Gasoline from Lada Largus

In many situations, you may need to remove residual fuel from your car's tank. Often this procedure is performed when the fuel in the tank is of too low quality. There is no other way to avoid problems. Sometimes the tank is not filled with gasoline, and therefore not with a diesel engine. Fortunately, such an error at a gas station is not a common occurrence, because only if the wrong fuel does not get into the Lada engine can problems be avoided. For this reason, urgent action is needed. If the error is not noticed immediately and the car does not even briefly run into a suspicious cocktail, its owner will also need to very carefully wash the entire system and the fuel pump. You may need to change the filters.

People who drive older Lada models do not experience any particular difficulties. Refueling these cars is very easy. the plug is opened, the hose is inserted, and then the fuel is removed using the good old principle of transferring from the ship. Largus. the car is new, so it is impossible to implement the simple option described above. We'll tell you more about how to fill gas, as opposed to this, in more detail below.

Specifics of Largus

The Lada model in question concerns a relatively new generation of cars. In a car, gasoline is primarily contained by the specific structure of the fuel tank neck. It is too long and also curved. In addition, a mesh is installed inside to prevent even a very thin tube (for example, an IV) from penetrating inside, no matter what they say on specialized forums. This means that the proven method of draining gasoline is absolutely not applicable in this case.

In the situation with Largus, there are three options that have approximately the same effectiveness. and in two cases, some of the fuel will remain at the bottom anyway, no matter how hard you try. So, you can perform the task discussed in this article:

  • dismantling the entire tank;
  • using a conventional fuel pump;
  • through the hole in which the above block is fixed.

The option to return to Largus also does not work. Suitable for earlier vehicles.

Delete tank

If you remove the tank, you can completely fill it with all the gas. The above procedure is performed not only when it is necessary to remove the wrong fuel, but also to remove condensation. The latter settles a little in the tank. It accumulates in it, collecting at the bottom. If there are too many of them, engine problems will arise.

The gasoline tank on the Lada model mentioned above is quite easy to remove, but all the work takes a lot of time. 2-4 hours, depending on the owner’s experience and technical equipment.

A ramp, inspection hole or reliable lift is required. If the tank is full, it is recommended to use fuel before disassembling it. Otherwise you will need to remove the filler sleeve and pump gas through the hole. As a result, you will have 4-6 liters of fuel and some condensation.

Prepare tool keys:

  • end. 13 millimeters and 10;
  • TORX T20 (6-bit bits);
  • Screwdriver Set;
  • pliers.

The procedure for removing the tank is as follows:

reduce the pressure in the fuel line; disconnect the negative cable from the battery; pull the fuel pump terminal; remove the hatch and unscrew the fastening screws; tighten the grounding nut and disconnect the safety element itself (location

right rear wheel arch); remove the correct parking brake from the holders attached to the gas tank, adsorbent tube and fuel hose; disassemble the fuel line running to the ramp from the gas supply line, pass in the same way as the hose reaching the adsorber; remove the front and rear suspension from the front and rear brackets; lower the entire exhaust system and secure it in this position with wire; disassemble the heat shield of the additional muffler; tank support (for example, from the side); Tighten the nuts that secure the tank to the right and left brackets, and then to those that hold it in place at the front and rear; Carefully lower the tank to the ground.

Lada Vesta tank how many liters

Practice shows that the volume of the West tank differs by 1–2 liters, even in the same version with the same modifications. The maximum possible volume of fuel that could be filled was 57 liters. As soon as the tank is filled to capacity, the fuel control system will inform the driver that the current reserve is 693 or 695 kilometers. In combination with gas equipment, this figure can be increased by another 300 km, resulting in a total reserve of about 1000 km.

In the current range of various modifications, there are models with engines of 1.6 and 1.8 liters. Plus, the possible power reserve is affected by the type of transmission, which may also differ in different models. On average, taking into account all of the above, fuel consumption per 100 km is from 7 to 7.5 liters when driving mixed. The maximum possible range on gasoline with a full tank becomes many times greater when using methane. In comparison with the average cost of this gas and fuel, daily driving a Lada Vesta costs at least 3 times less. With LPG installed, you can drive about 350 km on gas alone. With the use of fuel, this distance will increase by another 750 km, and, in total, this figure is an impressive 1100 km, which significantly exceeds similar models of the Lada family.

How much fuel can you actually put in the tank?

Despite the fact that the volume of the Vesta tank is 55 liters, you can also use the volume of the filler pipes in the tank, which will increase the capacity. If you fill it up to the very neck with pistol shots and constant topping up, then the tank in Vesta will hold 58 liters . I don’t know whether 60 liters will fit, I haven’t personally tried it, but if it does, then doubts will arise about the meter at the gas station)).

By the way, it is possible that during the production of Vesta, the volume of the fuel tank will be changed in order to please the car owner as much as possible. So, using an example, we can answer the increase in the tank on Kalina from 43 to 50 liters.

When does the fuel light come on?

If the gasoline level drops to the red zone, then there are approximately 7-8 liters of gasoline left in the tank. Therefore, it is better not to wait too long with refueling.

Capacity according to technical data sheet

Compared to previous versions, the value has increased by 5 liters. since according to official data in the documentation, the volume of the Lada Vesta fuel tank is 55 liters. Many auto industry experts agree that this is a decent value for the small class. The popular foreign analogues of Rio and Solaris have a tank capacity of 12 liters less.

What else is used to drain gasoline?

You can also drain it using the fuel channel. This is done like this:

  1. First, the nipple, which is located at the end of the ramp, is unscrewed.
  2. Then a standard hose is put on the ramp, and the other end is immersed in a container.
  3. Next, you need to make sure that the fuel pump pumps gasoline.

It should be noted that it is necessary to resort to draining gasoline only in special cases when there is no other solution to the problem. If the work is performed poorly, the warranty period of the machine will expire. The fact is that such procedures violate warranty requirements. It is best to refuel at special gas stations and, if you need to drain it, contact a specialist. After all, only they can perform the work in such a way as not to violate warranty requirements.

It is also important to monitor the amount of fuel while driving. With this approach, there will be no problems with the gas tank.

In our country, finding high-quality gasoline is not much easier than finding smooth roads. So you have to think for yourself about how to make driving a car as safe as possible, both for yourself and for the car’s mechanisms.

Why might you need to drain the gasoline?

It often happens that very low quality fuel gets into the tank, which is dangerous for the car and can even damage some of its components. You can notice such a problem by the fact that immediately after refueling the car begins to move at a jerky pace, or by the fact that the engine stalls and refuses to start again. In this situation, it is necessary to drain the low-quality gasoline and replace it with a new one of higher quality.

But, if in cars of previous years of production this was quite simple to do, using a regular hose, then for the Lada Grant the solution to the situation has become much more difficult.

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If the car owner was able to discover that he was not given the amount of fuel he paid for, he should address this issue to the management of the gas station. Usually this dispute is resolved in favor of the client, the expert emphasized. However, as Migal noted, the fine for underfilling fuel at a gas station is about 100 thousand rubles, and the profit from each underfilling of 300 milliliters per ten liters is equal to 150 thousand rubles, due to which the payment of such fines is compensated.

The expert advised refueling the car yourself to avoid being scammed. If you suspect dishonest work by gas station employees, you must contact Rospotrebnadzor, Roskachestvo or Rosstandart, whose specialists will conduct the necessary examination and punish the violators.

Earlier, the top manager of the Shell retail network in Russia, Vitaly Maslov, said that independent Russian gas stations, which occupy 60 percent of the market, are threatened with mass bankruptcies due to too low retail prices for gasoline. According to him, for the last eight months his company has received a loss of 1.5 rubles from each liter of gasoline sold. This situation arose due to the fact that prices in retail increased by 3-6 percent, and in wholesale by 20-30 percent.

Is it possible to protect yourself from gasoline being drained from your own car?

Quite often, you can hear complaints from motorists who leave their vehicles in unguarded areas and in the courtyards of high-rise buildings that gasoline was drained from a VAZ 2107 at night. According to statistics, gasoline is more often drained on classic cars, and many simply do not know what to do in such a situation know. The relevance of this problem is growing almost simultaneously with the price of fuel itself, but regardless of this, no one wants to find themselves with an empty tank when they rush to work in the morning.

While foreign-made cars, which have a more complex tank structure, are sufficiently protected from draining, domestic cars have practically no protection of any kind, and the task of preserving fuel falls entirely on the shoulders of the car owner. If you spilled gasoline, you can contact the police - of course, they are unlikely to return the gasoline, but if local punks are involved in thefts, a visit to the scene of people in uniform can have a “preventive” effect.

If the owner of, for example, a VAZ 2106 is drained of gasoline, when asked what to do, the most obvious answer will be to install a special cap on the gas tank. It has a lock with a key (or a code version), and is easily installed in place of the standard cover. The method is simple and quite effective, especially if teenagers are stealing gasoline. There is only one disadvantage - if you use enough physical effort, such a lid can still be torn off.

Since most cars now have an alarm system, it makes sense to connect the gas tank flap to it. If you have the appropriate skills, you can do this yourself. But if such knowledge is absent or insufficient, it is better to go to specialists, since the proximity of electrical wires and gasoline cannot be called successful.

If gasoline is regularly drained from a VAZ 2107, the answer to the question “what to do” may be the installation of a special metal cup. Such devices are inexpensive, and additionally have a lid that can be locked with a key. Installing such a glass takes a few minutes, and besides the fact that an attacker will no longer be able to drain the fuel using a hose, the tank will be protected from the entry of various large debris into it, which has an extremely negative impact on the operation of the entire fuel system.

In their desire to protect their car from fuel drainage, many take such a step as welding the tank neck and moving it to the trunk. Despite being quite effective, the method is very controversial - each refueling will require the driver to leave the cabin, since the refueler will not “serve” such a car. If the car is not equipped with any means of protection, but there is a forced need to leave the car in someone else’s yard, you can place it close to another car/tree/building wall on the side where the tank hatch is located.

What should you do with the gas cap?

Solving the problem, as it turned out, is as easy as shelling pears. The cost of the issue is only 400 rubles. You just need to replace the standard West fuel filler cap with a Logan (renault) one. The new cover has the same thread diameter and the same pitch, the only difference lies in the presence of a lock on the cover. There is also a negative point in this method: you will always have to carry another key with you.

Which cover should you choose?

  1. Renault cover, catalog number 7700611624. Cost from 900 rubles with a key.
  2. Cheaper analogues of the replacement cover. for example Asam 30539, Tork trk0698, . The lid can be found from 400r.

When replacing the cover, first open it with the key and only then install it.

Method 1. How to drain gasoline using a hose


The classic method that our grandfathers used. To drain the fuel you need to prepare two things:

  • A hose (tube), the length of which depends on the design of the tank.
  • Clean container for gasoline.

In the simplest case, the fuel pumping operation goes like this:

  1. Lower the hose (tube) into the tank so that it is immersed in gasoline.
  2. Cover the free end with your lips and draw in a strong breath.
  3. Direct the hose into the prepared container.

All that remains is to wait for all the fuel to flow out.

To drain only part of the fuel, it is enough to lift the hose above the neck so that gasoline stops flowing out.

Gasoline and octane boosters are harmful to health. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid their entry of fuel and its vapors into the body.

To prevent gasoline from getting onto the mucous membranes or into the stomach, special hoses are used to pump fuel. They are equipped with a bulb that must be squeezed before immersing the tube in the fuel and then released. If the design is not equipped with a check valve, vacuum in the line is created in a simple way:

  1. squeeze the pear;
  2. lower the hose into the gas tank;
  3. plug the hose outlet with your finger;
  4. release the rubber bulb;
  5. remove your finger.

The bulb can be replaced with an improvised piston. To do this, you will need a rope that runs freely inside the tube. It is better that it is made of soft natural material and not nylon. At the end of the rope you need to tie several knots, and then:

  1. Thread the rope and pull lightly so that the piston from the knots enters the hose.
  2. Insert the hose into the gas tank.
  3. Smoothly pull out the rope.
  4. Lower the hose (tube) into the prepared fuel container.
  5. remove your finger.

The moving “piston” creates a vacuum that causes gasoline to flow from the tank.

However, all tricks with a hose are only relevant for old cars. The gas tank of modern cars (Grants, Largus, Toyota, Niva, Priora, Patriot, Ford, Chevrolet) is located far from the filler neck. In this case, you need to use other methods.

Drain through the main

Before describing the process, we note that draining the fuel may also be required when restoring the fuel system, cleaning it, and also during the process of replacing the gas tank.

Lada Granta is a modern car, and therefore the “old-fashioned” technique, based on the use of a hose installed inside the tank, will not work here.

Firstly, it is placed too low, and secondly, there are special protective elements. So you will have to use slightly more complex technologies. The first of them is based on draining through a line located in the engine compartment; to implement it you will have to perform the following steps:

The nipple located in the side part of the ramp with the nozzles is unscrewed.

A hose is fixed to the ramp, the free end of which is inserted into a container the volume of which is sufficient to drain the remaining fuel. You can use any hose, but the easiest way is to fix the product with which air conditioners are charged. It is not only easy to attach, but also makes it possible not to remove the nipple.

The fuel pump is activated. You can simply turn on the ignition, but with this option it will only work for a few seconds, after which it will turn off. It is not comfortable. You can extend the operating time by turning on the ignition and then installing a jumper on the pump relay. The main point is that draining should not be done for too long, since this operating mode seriously loads the battery and increases the risk of complete discharge.

Fuel filter

↑ Where can I buy

Purchasing an electric fuel pump, which is used in the latest Lada models, is not so easy. Its official manufacturer, the Japanese company AISIN, annually supplies this part to the market in insufficient quantities.

The easiest way is to contact official distributors. At the same time, there is no guarantee of the success of such an appeal.

Due to the current situation, more and more motorists are choosing a replacement in the form of similar type fuel pumps. This is about:

The first of them is used as a standard part of two popular car models - Hyundai Solaris and Kia Rio. And the second is for Kia Picanto, Hyundai Sonata or Elantra. All these models are Korean. This is due to the fact that the fuel system of Korean cars is also of Japanese origin.

Features of draining gasoline from the Lada Granta tank

The fact is that you won’t be able to drain the fuel using the “old-fashioned” method through the neck.

The reason for this is the low location of the fuel tank, as well as the specific design of the neck. The same applies to other modern VAZ models, as well as foreign cars produced since the 90s.

We tried this method, it is drained only with a thin hose and no more than “half a bucket”, depending on the current volume of filling the gas tank.

Method 1: Using the fuel line under the hood

In this situation, the simplest method is to use a fuel channel.

  1. To begin with, you will need to unscrew the nipple, which is located at the end of the injector ramp.

The nipple has been unscrewed, marked with an arrow

Put the hose on, the other end into the container

Just keep in mind that prolonged operation of the pump in this mode can lead to complete discharge of the battery. So constantly monitor this parameter.

Factory fuel filter

You can also use the area after the fuel filter to drain. To do this, you need to dismantle the fuel filter from the injector side, and put a hose on its outlet, which is lowered into the drain container.

Method 2. Removing the gasoline pump

There is another option that may be easier for many people. We are talking about completely removing the gasoline pump. This is done by raising the rear row seat, after which you need to unscrew the pump mounts. Next, you get direct access to the fuel, so you can pump it out using the traditional method.

This is a fairly simple procedure that does not require prior preparation. In the case of the Lada Granta, the entire fuel module will have to be dismantled.

  1. To do this, the rear seat cushion is folded down.
  2. After which the parts of the mat, previously cut by the manufacturer, are raised. Under them you will find four screws that secure the cover. They will have to be unscrewed. A Phillips screwdriver is used for this purpose.

Removing the protective cover of the fuel pump

Removing the chip in the photo is indicated by an arrow

Carefully remove the hose with pliers

We use a hammer and a flat-head screwdriver

Carefully, without haste

Make sure that fuel does not spill out of the gasoline pump. Just place a small cloth under it.

Assembly is carried out in reverse order. If necessary, the sealing ring can be replaced with a new one, otherwise the smell of gasoline will be felt in the cabin. The arrow drawn on the fuel module cover should point to the rear of the car. Also follow the readings on the fitting arrows, which will tell you the direction of fuel movement.

↑ Dismantling procedure

The procedure for dismantling the fuel module and fuel pump is the same for both Lada models that we are considering - Vesta and Xray.

You need to start by removing the rear seat in order to free up access to the module. After this, carefully disconnect the wires that connect the pump and the cover. If you replace one of the elements on the cover, you only need to disconnect the cable that is routed to it.

If the goal is to replace the filter, for which you need to get the pump, turn everything off.

Only after all electrical wires have been disconnected should the pump be removed when necessary.

Precautionary measures

It is forbidden to jerk the fuel hose sharply, as it may break. When working with gasoline, you must ensure that it does not get on your clothes. It can ignite if a spark runs through

This requirement is important if the driver and passengers smoke. It is strictly prohibited to light a fire or smoke while the procedure is being carried out and the container is being filled.

If the driver decides to use the old method, which is based on sucking air from a hose with his mouth, he should be aware that gasoline may accidentally get inside. There is a possibility of fuel being drawn in.

If this happens, your mouth should be rinsed well with water. To avoid this, inhale a little air through the hose, but carefully. We hold its end in our hands.

Suction unit

If a driver accidentally puts too much oil into the engine, all he will need is a suitable syringe known as a suction gun. You can buy the simplest and cheapest device for only 400 rubles. It is a large syringe with a tube that makes it easy to pump out excess oil. It is quite difficult to suck up all the oil; it is not designed for this. In addition, professional devices are much more expensive and effective, costing from several thousand rubles and are highly effective. It must be remembered that such a syringe works in both directions, and you can successfully use it as an oiler by replacing the hose with a rigid tube.

Method 1. How to drain gasoline using a hose


The classic method that our grandfathers used. To drain the fuel you need to prepare two things:

  • A hose (tube), the length of which depends on the design of the tank.
  • Clean container for gasoline.

In the simplest case, the fuel pumping operation goes like this:

  1. Lower the hose (tube) into the tank so that it is immersed in gasoline.
  2. Cover the free end with your lips and draw in a strong breath.
  3. Direct the hose into the prepared container.

All that remains is to wait for all the fuel to flow out.

To drain only part of the fuel, it is enough to lift the hose above the neck so that gasoline stops flowing out.

Gasoline and octane boosters are harmful to health. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid their entry of fuel and its vapors into the body.

To prevent gasoline from getting onto the mucous membranes or into the stomach, special hoses are used to pump fuel. They are equipped with a bulb that must be squeezed before immersing the tube in the fuel and then released. If the design is not equipped with a check valve, vacuum in the line is created in a simple way:

  1. squeeze the pear;
  2. lower the hose into the gas tank;
  3. plug the hose outlet with your finger;
  4. release the rubber bulb;
  5. remove your finger.

The bulb can be replaced with an improvised piston. To do this, you will need a rope that runs freely inside the tube. It is better that it is made of soft natural material and not nylon. At the end of the rope you need to tie several knots, and then:

  1. Thread the rope and pull lightly so that the piston from the knots enters the hose.
  2. Insert the hose into the gas tank.
  3. Smoothly pull out the rope.
  4. Lower the hose (tube) into the prepared fuel container.
  5. remove your finger.

The moving “piston” creates a vacuum that causes gasoline to flow from the tank.

However, all tricks with a hose are only relevant for old cars. The gas tank of modern cars (Grants, Largus, Toyota, Niva, Priora, Patriot, Ford, Chevrolet) is located far from the filler neck. In this case, you need to use other methods.

How to drain gasoline from a car tank?

From time to time, car owners have to drain gasoline from the tank. Sometimes you need a little fuel for a camper stove or to refuel another car. In other cases, it is necessary to drain all the gasoline to repair the fuel system or remove water or low-quality fuel from the tank. On older cars this operation could be done relatively easily. Now we have to face two problems:

  • The long winding channel leading to the tank does not allow the hose to be pushed into it.
  • A mesh installed at the filler neck prevents gasoline from draining.

Therefore, it is better to know several methods and apply them depending on the design of the gas tank and the fuel supply system. Below we will tell you how to drain gasoline from cars: VAZ 2109, 2110, 2114, 2115, Grants, Largus, Toyota, Niva, Priora, Patriot, Ford, Chevrolet.

↑ Frequency of its replacement

According to the automaker, the service life of fuel filters corresponds to the service life of the electric pump itself. Therefore, there are no exact recommendations regarding the frequency of replacement of this element from official representatives of the corporation.

Attention! The manufacturer guarantees the operation of only original car parts.

Despite this, car owners occasionally experience clogged filters. The coarse filter, which is a mesh, must be replaced, although this operation is now not so easy - it was easier on Grant. A different situation arose with the fine filter. It is made of paper and cannot be separated from the pump.

Drain fuel from a foreign car correctly

Foreign cars have a complex structure, so it is more difficult to drain gasoline from a foreign car. For example, it is removed from a Camry using a hose. But first you will have to remove the mesh that protects the neck of the tank.

First, the car owner must find where the fuel line runs. Beginners should not perform the procedure on their own. The container is prepared in advance; it must be clean.


There are 2 ways to carry out the drain. The first is based on the driver first disconnecting the tube that runs in front of the pump. But you need to be prepared for the fact that the canister will fill slowly, because the diameter of the tube is small.

The second method is based on the fact that the car owner opens the tubes that go after the pump. Then he starts the engine, then the gasoline drains quickly. During the procedure, fuel should not splash onto the ground.

List of necessary materials and preparation for work

First of all, you need to purchase supplies and prepare the car.

Materials and tools for replacing fluid:

  • antifreeze - 8 liters, you can also purchase coolant concentrate and dilute it with distilled water yourself;
  • key “13”;
  • crosshead screwdriver.

How to drain antifreeze on a Priora? The following instructions must be followed:

  • remove the engine crankcase protection;
  • unscrew the expansion tank cap;
  • After making sure that the engine has cooled down, place a bucket under the engine and use the “13” key to unscrew the drain plug.

After all the antifreeze has run out of the engine, screw the plug back on. Now you need to drain the liquid from the radiator; to do this, remove the cap on the radiator.

Attention! When the engine is not cooled down, the cooling system is under pressure; it is not advisable to remove the plug, as you can get burned. Substituting a bucket, unscrew the drain plug on the radiator and wait until all the antifreeze comes out

How many liters of antifreeze are in Lada Vesta?

Use pliers to compress the ears of the clamp and slide it along the hose. Use pliers to compress the ears of the clamp and slide it along the hose. Pull the hose off the radiator pipe and drain the liquid into a container. To increase the intensity of liquid drainage, unscrew the cap of the expansion tank.

What antifreeze should I use in Lada Vesta?

Sintec antifreeze lux G12, a familiar name for a VAZ owner. This antifreeze is poured into the Lada Vesta from the factory. Let us immediately note that antifreeze for Lada Vesta is of the popular G12 class (TU 2422-047-51140047). This is a positive point, since the cooling system only benefits from this.

What antifreeze does AvtoVAZ recommend?

Since 2011, SINTEC LUX G12 antifreeze has been used by the largest Russian automakers as the first fill for LADA cars, and is also recommended for use during their operation and maintenance.

What is better for vases - antifreeze or antifreeze?

That Antifreeze and Antifreeze are different coolants There is an opinion (myth) that Antifreeze is a coolant intended for domestic cars, and antifreeze is for foreign cars. ... Thus, there is no fundamental difference between Antifreeze and Antifreeze.

For foreign cars with mesh

In a word, on old cars (except for new VAZs) you can pump out fuel in different ways; there is no special approach. But what about foreign cars whose tank is protected by a mesh. This does not include any hose.

First thing to do. Find a drain hole on such a car. It is located below the bottom.

It will be enough to unscrew the plug and gasoline will flow. If the drain hole is not provided on the machine, you will have to do something differently.

Here's what to do.

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Find the gasoline supply pipe.
  3. If the engine is running, turn it off.
  4. Remove the hose from the filter.
  5. Have a helper crank the starter.
  6. After turning on the pump, fuel will begin to come out of the hose under pressure.

If draining the fuel with a pump is not impressive, you can insert a bulb into the tube to pump it out. This way things will go much faster. Of course, it is better to place a wide container under the hose. In addition, if a pump pumps out gasoline, it must be given time to cool during draining (the starter must be turned off). If this is not done, the car's electronics will burn out. And most importantly, it is recommended to drain in this way in clean air or in a large room, so as not to be poisoned by gasoline vapors.

New Lada models also do not allow you to conveniently drain gasoline from the tank. The supply hoses of these cars are made curved, the fuel tank is located too low, it will not be possible to drain the fuel using the methods described above. However, there is another way.

  1. At the end of the nozzle rail you need to unscrew the nipple.
  2. Then put a hose on the rail, which at the other end is lowered into the container.
  3. Turn on the ignition.

If you have to pump out fuel periodically, it is easier to purchase a tube for refilling air conditioners. Such a hose can be put on the rail without unscrewing the nipple.

A few words about pumping out fuel. When the starter rotates, it supplies fuel only for a short period of time. To make it drain longer, it is recommended to install a jumper in the fuel pump relay or bridge the contacts in the BC. The last option has a plus - you don’t need to turn on the ignition, but there is also a minus - you can easily install the battery.

Video: how to drain gasoline from a Lada Kalina Cross tank

Some drivers, however, manage to drain gasoline from the tank in the classic way. You just need to insert the hose into the tank, turning it along its entire length counterclockwise, and place the container as low as possible. For example, this can be done if you lift the car onto an overpass.

  • Absolutely legal (Article 12.2);
  • Hides from photo and video recording;
  • Suitable for all cars;
  • Works through the cigarette lighter connector;
  • Does not cause interference to radios and cell phones.

How to drain gasoline from a LADA car

On a Lada Granta, you will not be able to drain gasoline in the good old way through the neck. Unfortunately, this is the design of the neck and, moreover, the low location of the fuel tank. For the same reason, you cannot drain gasoline from the Lada Kalina 2 using the old method, because... The fuel system of these cars is identical.

The easiest way to drain gasoline from new front-wheel drive LADA cars is:

  1. unscrew the nipple at the end of the injector ramp,
  2. put a hose on the ramp, which needs to be lowered into any empty container (it is better to buy a hose for refilling household air conditioners and screw it onto the fuel rail without unscrewing the nipple)
  3. you need to force the fuel pump to pump gasoline (there is one big BUT: when you turn on the ignition, the fuel pump will only work for a few seconds) In order for it to pump gasoline constantly, you can turn on the ignition and insert a jumper into the fuel pump relay. Or bridge pins 11 and 16 in the diagnostic connector (see installation of the BC), then the pump will work without the ignition on.
  4. CAUTION: prolonged operation of the fuel pump can drain the battery!

BUT you can also do it a little easier - remove the fuel pump (how to remove a Lada fuel pump - lift the back seat and unscrew the fuel pump) and pump out the fuel with direct access.

There are several ways to drain gasoline from a tank, some of them are universal, others are suitable only for specific brands of cars. Let's look at the most effective of them using the example of domestic cars and foreign cars.

But it is important to understand that this should only be done in a metal (aluminum) container. Plastic can cause a spark and fire, so using it, although convenient, is dangerous

It is also prohibited to use an open flame when draining gasoline, to knock metal on metal so as not to cause a spark, and in some cases to carry out work on a hot engine.

Domestic cars

VAZ 2110/2112/2114/ 16 valves injector

The methods listed below are also suitable for those cars where there is a protective mesh in the fuel neck.

You need to drain gasoline on a cold engine.

  • connector for connecting to the fuel pump (sold separately) and a wire to it up to 3 meters long.
  • a hose up to 3 meters long and with a diameter suitable for the fuel pump fitting.
  • clamp;
  • two crocodiles for connecting to the battery;
  • metal canister;
  • rags.
  1. Fold down the two rear seats and unscrew the fuel pump access flap.
  2. Disconnect the wire connector.
  3. Relieve pressure in the system. To do this, remove the engine protective cover. Find the special fitting (it is shown in the photo below) and release the pressure by pressing the button. To prevent fuel from spilling, place a small container with a volume of up to 0.5 liters.
  4. Find the gasoline supply hose on the pump; as a rule, it is single. Double return hose. Follow the arrow on the pump cover.
  5. By pressing the bracket, remove the fuel supply hose.
  6. Connect the prepared hose to the fitting and secure it with a clamp. Place its other end into the prepared container.
  7. Connect a pre-prepared connector to the pump by first extending its wire to 3 meters.
  8. Remember where the positive and negative wires are located and use alligator clips to connect them to the battery. Plus to plus, minus to minus.
  9. Gasoline will begin to flow into the container.
  10. Reverse the steps to return everything to its original position. Please note, do not rush to remove the hose from the canister. First, disconnect it from the fitting and drain the remaining gasoline.

Similar to the first one, only we disconnect the hose in front near the engine:

  • To the right of the engine near the exhaust manifold, find the fuel supply hose. It releases easily thanks to the spring latches. The disconnect location is shown in the diagram below.
  • Connect to it a pre-prepared hose at least 3 meters long. Place the other end into a metal container.
  • Turn on the ignition. The pump will start working and pump out fuel. It is not recommended to start the car as the pump may fail.

About 100 - 150 ml of gasoline will drain at a time. Next, turn off the ignition and turn it on again.

Suitable for injection vehicles VAZ 2110, 2112, 2114, Lada Granta. We also take a hose and container.

  1. Remove the fuel pressure valve cap and use a regular cap to unscrew the nipple.
  2. Insert the hose. We lower its second end into the canister.
  3. Turn on the ignition. While the pump is pumping, gasoline will drain.
  4. We repeat the procedure until we add the required amount of fuel.

Methods 2 and 3 are not suitable for situations where you need to completely drain the gasoline. Frequently turning the ignition on and off will quickly drain the battery, and if you start the car, there is a high probability that the pump will idle and burn out.

Method 2. Drain gasoline through the fuel line and the plug at the bottom of the gas tank


If the fuel pump is located not in the tank itself, but near the engine, you can try to drain the fuel through the fuel line. Procedure:

  1. Unscrew the clamp and disconnect the hose going from the tank to the fuel pump.
  2. Place the hose into the fuel container.

Fuel will leak from the gas tank. The main thing is that the end of the fuel line, as well as the fuel container, is located below the gasoline level.

Which gasoline is better - 92 or 95? What is octane number?

Some cars have gas tanks with drain plugs. If you are the owner of just such a car model, you need to use an overpass or inspection hole to drain the fuel. This is done simply:

  1. Place a container under the drain plug in the gas tank.
  2. Unscrew the plug.
  3. Drain the fuel (all or part of it).
  4. Tighten the plug.

However, plugs at the bottom of the tank are not very common. In this case, the fuel pump will help drain the gasoline. The method is suitable for old modern cars.

↑ Features of replacement

The electric fuel pump of both Lada models is located in the gas tank of the car. In order to gain access to it, you must first remove the cover from the latter and lift the rear seat.

As a result, the car owner will see a system consisting of:

  • electric fuel pump module;
  • clamping ring;
  • fuel tank;
  • wiring harness blocks;
  • rear fuel pipe.

Each of these elements plays an important role in the operation of the fuel system. So, the wiring connects the pump to the pressure regulator and the gasoline level indicator. And the gasoline line serves to supply fuel that has already been cleaned by filters to the fuel module.

When replacing, it is necessary to strictly monitor all fragile elements of this system.

Method 3. How to drain gasoline using a fuel pump

The only way to drain fuel from the tanks of most fuel-injected cars is to use the fuel pump. Open the hood and disconnect the fuel hose from the ramp pipe and direct it into a prepared fuel container.

If you then turn on the ignition, the electric pump will start for a few seconds and pump 200-300 grams of gasoline. To pump out more fuel, you need to use one of two options:

  • Periodically turn the ignition on/off so that the pump pumps gasoline in small portions.
  • Remove the electric pump turn-on relay and close the pump power contacts. In this case, the pump will pump gasoline until the ignition is turned off.

If you short-circuit the relay power supply circuit instead of the contacts going to the fuel pump, the fuse will blow and you will not be able to start the car. Therefore, first carefully study the wiring diagram and relay pinout.

After pumping out the fuel, do not forget to put the relay with the hose in place and tighten the clamp on the latter.

The described method is not suitable for draining all the fuel from the tank. If the gasoline runs out, the fuel line will become airy and the pump may fail.

You can also drain gasoline from the tank using a mechanical fuel pump. The device has a lever for manual pumping. However, the productivity of this method is extremely low. It should be used when you need to collect 100-200 grams of gasoline.

Car: Lada Largus. Asks: Anton Ivanov. Question: It is necessary to drain gasoline from the Lada Largus tank; I refueled with badyagi at the gas station on the left!

Hello, please tell me how to drain gasoline from the tank of a Lada Largus? I filled up with the wrong kind of gasoline at a gas station, fuel consumption increased, and the car is not running stable. During the diagnostics, they said that they had filled me with “donkey urine”, they recommended draining all the gasoline, pouring a cleaner into the tank, then filling it with 95-grade gasoline, and letting the engine shit out on the highway.

I'm new to this business. I used to have a simple car, I stuck the hose in and everything started flowing. But here it doesn’t work out that way. Perhaps there is some secret on how to do this or I’m doing it wrong.

I even thought about putting the car on an elevated platform, taking a long hose and down, I don’t know what would flow down. If only there was an inspection hole, I would drain it from the pan, but I don’t have one. Even if it were not for the fact that everything would be so simple. In general, please tell me how to do this, taking into account what I have already said. I will be grateful if I receive useful information.

Maybe there is some kind of valve at the entrance to the tank, since it doesn’t work through the neck. I would remove the seat (if Largus has access to the fuel pump under the rear seat), take out the fuel system and pump out the fuel directly. Something like this.

Yes, Zhenya, you described a good method) There really is a valve there. Perhaps just to protect against unauthorized drains by the owner)

From time to time, as a matter of urgency, you need to drain gasoline from your car's gas tank. The prerequisites for such a decision vary. For example, the fuel was filled with bad fuel, a small amount of it is needed to complete the work, or some work needs to be done on the side of the fuel tank. Next, we will tell you how to drain gasoline from the Priora

Whatever the reason, it is quickly impossible to drain gasoline the old fashioned way, using a hose. What remains for our client to do is that the tank neck is made in a special way and, due to its curved shape, does not allow gasoline to be pumped out using third-party objects. Naturally, you can drain gasoline from the Priora’s tank by inserting a very narrow hose there and turning it at the same time, but the process takes forever. Therefore, it is worth talking about some more effective methods.

There are several methods available where you can choose according to your preference. The options are as follows: 1. Using a hose. 4. After removing the fuel pump. 3. Using the fuel pressure control fitting.

The hose method involves immersing one book of its end into the gas tank to the desired depth. The 2nd end is placed in a container to collect gasoline. As if everything is very simple. However, as mentioned earlier, there is a catch in the form of a special neck. To get around it, you need a very narrow hose with a diameter of less than 6 mm for this purpose. However, this method will take a lot of time. To speed up the process, it is recommended to place the machine higher and the drain container lower. A pit or a lift is perfect. The draining time depends on the amount of gasoline in the tank and the hose itself.

Other ways to drain gasoline from a vehicle

On some cars of the Lada family, where the fuel tank is located under the luggage compartment, there is a fuel drain bolt. This happened on the first generations of Priora and Granta. It served precisely so that, if necessary, fuel could be drained from the fuel tank. The procedure is quite simple: we place the container and unscrew the bolt with a 17 key. But later this mechanism was removed.

Another option is to drain through the fuel rail. First, the fuel supply hose is unscrewed and extended to drain the combustible mixture. Next, as in the case of the fuel filter, the relay closes. Fuel is being drained. In this option, it is recommended to use a longer tube so that gasoline does not get on the engine and electrical elements located in the engine compartment.

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