there’s no plug in the bottom of the tank that I’m aware of. You could raise the car up, loosen the straps and drop the tank. I know on my ‘15 there is a big rubber grommet under the rear seats right in the middle.Just underneath the grommet lies the fuel pump and sock, that’s what I would use in my car, hope fully your car has that access
Easiest Way To Drain 2011 Fuel Tank
I was hoping that I'd use my 2011 Fiesta more over the winter, but in the end, I only drove it a few times. So, it has 3/4 tank of old fuel that I need to drain. Please let me know the best way to do this… is there a plug, by any chance? Can I remove the fuel pump and siphon it out? Not sure what's best. I think siphoning would leave a lot in the tank…
By the way, the "fuel can and wrench light" came on, so maybe I'm already being warned that the fuel is bad… also due for an oil change. Cheers!
By the way, the "fuel can and wrench light" came on, so maybe I'm already being warned that the fuel is bad… also due for an oil change. Cheers!
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Yes the 2011 has the same under the rear seat. Be extremely careful as you are working with gasoline. Personally I would put some fuel stabalizer in and run the engine to circulate. Then you can leave it for another 6 months. Unless you never plan to drive it again.
You might not like my answer, but I would just leave the old fuel in there and drive. Drive normally and when it's close to empty, fill with fresh fuel. I have many vehicles, and some of them I just put away for the winter. I have never had to worry about the old fuel, just started them up and drove. I can't say the same for small engines, like on lawn mowers, where if I don't prep them for winter and drain the fuel, trouble is likely.
That's good to know. I added some fuel stabilizer and then some Seafoam fuel system cleaner and I'm going to do just that.You might not like my answer, but I would just leave the old fuel in there and drive. Drive normally and when it's close to empty, fill with fresh fuel. I have many vehicles, and some of them I just put away for the winter. I have never had to worry about the old fuel, just started them up and drove. I can't say the same for small engines, like on lawn mowers, where if I don't prep them for winter and drain the fuel, trouble is likely.
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