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I put about 1/4 gallon of kerosene in gas tank?

i have a 2000 Cadillac deville and it ran out of gas so stupid me put some kerosene in it before i realized it then i found some gas put about a gallon of that in then realized it had lawn mower additive in it, so the question here is should i drop the tank and clean it or mix it with higher grade gas in hopes it will burn off?

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    The gasoline tank will would desire to be got rid of and drained. After it quite is been re-put in the gasoline pump basically runs for 8 -10 seconds while the hiya is twisted one click previously the start place. The gasoline strains will would desire to be drained and gasoline rail blead-out on the engine. We hate admit this yet a Chevrolet or GMC broking is the final place to have this accomplished, except you comprehend an enormously sharp *deepest mechanic. Too undesirable the Nit Wit engineers chosen to eliminate the exterior drain plugs on gasoline tanks at present. regardless of what you have examine above, it fairly is a actuality the kerosene interior the gas will extensively shorten the existence of your costly catalytic converter. do not rigidity the automobile. Have it transported on a flat mattress to who ever is going to do the artwork.

  • kerosene should not do much to the fuel system, but it can do things to the cat.a quarter of a gallon should not be noticeable.

  • 1 decade ago

    drain the tank, its not worth destroying the engine if you can drop the tank and clean it cause that stuff could easily mess up a lot of different things

    Source(s): mechanic of 35 years
  • Otto
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    You need to drain it. If you don't you risk clogging and damaging the fuel system. NOTE These idiots suggesting it is fine have nothing to lose when your car malfunctions.

    Source(s): A mechanic for over 45 years.
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  • Dennis
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    put more gas(at least 5 gallons) and drive it.

  • 1 decade ago

    You can try to fill it up about half but it can lock you car up also .

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