Siphon gas from a car or truck

How to Siphon Gas/Fuel Information

Siphoning fuel from a vehicle- also see the Blog for additional details
Will it work on my vehicle?
Most vehicles are accessible, but vehicles do vary greatly. We have videos showing difficult access vehicles like some passenger cars and pickup trucks along with tips and tricks. Cars and trucks are much easier when you lubricate the provided access line and the provided guide tub. We have found some vehicles with screens in them. It is always quite random. Usually you get caught up on a metal edge. With careful manipulation of the outer guide tube, this can be overcome. It is at times, a bit of a knack.
One suggestion before buying our product is to buy a ¼ inch refrigerator water supply line and try that in your vehicle. It typical takes about 6’ of line. If you can get that line in to your vehicle and reach gas, you are good to go.
Can I use it for my underground reservoir?
The 12V Max has the highest lift at 24’. The Standard model lifts for about 6’. The Max is best in this situation.
How much can the STD lift vs the MAX?
The Standard lifts 6’ and the Max can lift 24’
Is there a possible chance of the hose collapsing due to amount of lift and hose length?
Generally, no. We have heard of this happening when a customer was moving hot transmission fluid. The fluid warmed the hose on our MAX model until it became soft enough to collapse on itself, so it is possible. It reverses itself once the hose cools.
I can use it for my boat or Jet Ski?
Yes, with the caveat that you try to access your gas with a ¼” plastic water supply line typically used for refrigerator ice makers. Boat and watercraft often have very custom fuel routes so you may want to test first.
When switching between different fuels, are there precautions one should take?
Non other than your own concern about mixing fuels in your vehicle. Generally speaking, fuels will mix and the residue is not enough to have any effect on your vehicle.
STD pumps makes clicking noise, but no fuel flow. What does that mean?
The biggest reason this occurs is that the user is using an AC to DC converter. The Standard has a circuit board inside and it requires a very “clean” conversion. You can not use things like a 110v Car battery charger to run the Standard. It will sound like it’s working but it will not pump. If you convert AC to DC, you need a high-quality converter such as the type that we sell on this website. Our converter also comes with a female receptacle reducing spark risk.
The other reason is that you have not actually reached fuel on the input side. Test your input by putting it into a gas can where you can confirm you are in fuel.
Cleaning procedures?
It is always best to flush either model with kerosene or diesel. Both act as a preservative and prevent the harm that can be done by gasoline or racing fuel over time. Keep a can around and use it over and over again by pumping out and right back into the can.
Max: what is the difference between 5/16” and ¼” line?
The ¼ inch line is for difficult access and tight situations. Use the larger 5/16” line when you can. It reduces the workload on the pump.
Life span of 12v pumps?
If you flush the system after use, the pumps life is not limited. It should work for many years to come.
How to convert 12V plug to 110V?
Use the converter we offer on our website for the Standard. The Standard has a circuit board inside to properly operate the diaphragm. A battery charger will not work as a converter and is also dangerous as it can be a source for sparks.
What is the rate of flow for the STD vs MAX?
The standard is 30 gallons per hour and the Max is 70 gallons per hour.