Sugar in gas tank

2007 FORD EDGE
99,000 MILES
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TASHA GARDNER
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someone put sugar in the gas tank. What can i do to get it out?
May 14, 2016 at 6:33 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Do not turn the ignition switch on. Doing so will run the fuel pump for a couple of seconds and send the contamination throughout the fuel system. Drop the gas tank and have it steam-cleaned at a radiator repair shop. They may want you to remove the fuel pump assembly yourself.
May 14, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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