Fuel stabilizer in and now car wont start DAMNIT!!

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Gatecrasher3
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So after a bit of work and money (new battery and belts and fluids) I got my 91s engine running strong, but yesterday I got the bright idea to put some 'stabil' fuel stabilizer in my tank because I thought I would not be driving the car for a month or so. I read the directions and put what I thought was the correct amount into the tank. Today I started my car and it ran fine for about two minutes and then it stalled and now it won't start again. I must have put too much into my tank, I have 3/4 of a tank and put 150ml (5oz).

What should I do now? Pump the gas in the tank out and replace it with new fuel? How do I get new fuel into the fuel lines and engine?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys.

WHY DO I KEEP MESSING WITH MY CAR?!


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robt95240
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Car: 1995 nissan 240sx
Location: Weatherford, Tx

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lol... it happens.. easiest way to do it is relieve the pressure from the line disconnect it then hook up a rubber fuel line long enough to run out of the engine bay then just turn the key to the on position n let the electric pump do the work for you you should only have to get down to about a quarter tank or so then fill up with good premium gas hook it all back up n turn it over somethat should have cleared the lines all the way up to your disconnect point n it should kick over if it doesnt start you may pull the plugs n check them just to make sure the stabil didnt gunk up your plugs..

Gatecrasher3
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Thanks I will try that, yaa I was thinking that perhaps some sediment mixed with the stabilizer gummed up the fuel pump or something.
thanks

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robt95240
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you'll know that as soon as you unhook your line n hit the key if you don't have ne flow then you def need to check your pump n relay...

Gatecrasher3
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oh yaa! good call.
thanks dudes


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