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Hyundai
Elantra
Fuel System
Tank
Gas tank
2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
10,000 MILES
JOSEGANDIA
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I think syrup was put in my gas tank can I find out if it true
Dec 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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52,796 POSTS
you would need to remove the fuel tank and have the fuel tested to confirm. check the fuel filter as well.
Roy
Dec 29, 2015 at 12:21 PM
JOSEGANDIA
MEMBER
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What would I be checking for in the tank and fuel filter
Dec 29, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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52,796 POSTS
gooo. it would be like a sludge that settles at the bottom of the tank
Roy
Dec 29, 2015 at 12:26 PM
JOSEGANDIA
MEMBER
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But how would I know it's syrup and not just gunk in the fuel tank if so how long can I run the car and what damages can it do
Dec 29, 2015 at 12:29 PM
ASEMASTER6371
CERTIFIED EXPERT
52,796 POSTS
you would need to have it tested somewhere to be sure
Roy
Dec 29, 2015 at 12:30 PM
JOSEGANDIA
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Ok what kind of damages can it do to the car and about how long can I use it since it's the holidays
Dec 29, 2015 at 1:19 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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52,796 POSTS
I would not use it as it may contaminate the pump. injectors and lines requiring replacement of all fuel system components
Roy
Dec 29, 2015 at 1:41 PM
JOSEGANDIA
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Ok thanks
Dec 29, 2015 at 1:43 PM