Re: 87 5kcsq Radio and misc other problems (fuel tank)

[Michael O Muller <mullerm@engin.umich.edu>]

Question:

In light of the  recent thread about possible crud in fuel tanks, and
cleaning: Is it a good idea to perodically open the tank (on a 5k, "fairly
easy" to do through the trunk), and vacuum the tank clean? 

Case in point, the Audi I'm driving has 170K miles, 13 years, and the tank
has never been cleaned. Should I do this?

Opinions?

Thanks,
Mike Muller
8 5ks, 170k
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> > 
> > Probably not a good idea...  On 8-10 year old cars, running the tank to near
> > Empty is a good way to suck water and garbage out of the bottom of your tank
> > and into your pump and/or fuel system.  Your trip computer's mileage
> > accuracy will become the least of your worries...  :)
> 
> 4.  If there's that much crud in the gas tank it should be drained an
> cleaned.
> 
> - -- 
> Huw Powell