Accidently poured driveway cleaner into my fuel tank
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Asked by Anthony Jun 09, 2022 at 09:54 PM about the 2004 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So I was selling my 01 ford explorer and we
got the remaining gas out of it and put it in
some containers I had driveway cleaner on
the driveway because oil had spilt on it so my
dad goes out there to put more gas into my
car I just bought a few hours prior there was
nothing wrong with it until it died on me going
to the store can someone tell me how
messed up my car is now and what I need to
do to repair it please the sooner the better
I'm so mad but I need to know what I need to
replace now

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James answered 2 years ago

Also, put a bottle of Drygas in the tank with the fresh gas to absorb any moisture still in the tank. Hope that helps! Jim

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Gene answered 2 years ago

Most likely burned out the fuel pump, so replace the fuel pump, fuel pump relay and the fuel filter. Then add fresh gas and cycle the key a few times to flush the system and then see if it will start. It might run rough for a few minutes until it get the cleaner out of the injectors. Then put in a bottle of Techron and top off the fuel tank.

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