1985 Toyota Corolla 1989 SR corolla II - engine troubles

1985 TOYOTA COROLLA
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BURROWSSJ
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unusally smokey and decreased exceleration, black smoke coming out exhast mainly when reved or when started... its an old car was sitting for a few years.. recently put petrol in it an got all smokey? was thinking maybe its old/bad petrol but heard it could be valve seals? not really to sure. would running it threw the petrol be bad for it? only got 1/4 tank left

oil change +filters(including fuel) done yesterday... is there a safe way to drain your petrol tank or alternatly how much should i pay for a tank flush?
Nov 15, 2008 at 12:44 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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There are siphon devices to suction out fuel left in tank. However, some models have anti-siphon screens in tank so people can't steal your fuel. Your vehicle is rather old though so it shouldn't have a screen in it.

Some models also come with a drain plug in the tank but I am uncertain if your make/model vehicle is equipped with this.
Nov 15, 2008 at 12:50 AM