Sugar in gas tank?

2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA
70,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VICTORIA GUERRERO-SANCHEZ
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Hello, I have the truck listed above and I found out someone had put sugar in my tank. I already dropped the tank, cleaned out the lines, and replaced filters. So far after all the replacements and cleaning I've done I tried to turn it on, and the engine turns on but doesn't stay on; it sputters out and sounds like there may be sugar in the engine how can i get my truck running again? any advice?
Dec 25, 2023 at 11:06 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Your injectors are most likely clogged.
Dec 25, 2023 at 7:28 PM
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Depending how far the sugar has gone, it sounds like you are going to need fuel injectors, but can I ask if the security light is flashing? Also, I don't think the sugar can get into the engine, it would just clog the fuel injectors, let's run the codes to see if any are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please upload videos of the problem so we can see what's going on so we can get it fixed for you.
Dec 27, 2023 at 11:44 AM
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