Any mechanics here?

[Epsilon]

Anyone here know about cars??

I got back from UK found out my 2001 Honda Accord (standard) hasn't been driven much at all in like a year. So, of course, the battery died and a tire went flat. I fixed those and started it. It has over half a tank of gas and the idle is bouncing between 2-3k rpm. So I figure I will drain out the gas. Anyone know how to do this easiest? I was going to siphon out with a hose.

I was excited the other day when I went out shopping, I got a new 27in iMac and a car battery then, dum dum dummmm... damn car problems.

P.S. iMac is pretty awesome. I got the core i5 and Eve looks sweet on it.

P.p.s. I tried to post on automotive forums but 2 forums i didn't get replies yet and the other had a 24hr wait to post a question. Dratz!

[Judas Deceit]

no clue about the automobile but.. you bought an Imac just play eve?

[Epsilon]

Originally Posted by Judas Deceit

no clue about the automobile but.. you bought an Imac just play eve?

No, I sold my big screen plasma and my laptop was going out, the fan broke and it got hot. I got this to replace both but I am considering returning it for a 15% loss restocking fee. I might give the money to help out family instead and get more exercise and stick with my xbox live.

[Valid]

About the car, try an additive like Heat or something that adds octane to your gas, great for old gas.

[Epsilon]

Originally Posted by Valid

About the car, try an additive like Heat or something that adds octane to your gas, great for old gas.

Thanks, I will pick some up tonight.

[ziggeh]

Unless it has a drain plug on the gas tank, you cant really siphon out newer vehicles without dropping the gas tank. Most newer vehicles have a grate halfway down the fill hose. The best bet is to just use it up, then go to your local garage and have them do a "3-step fuel system cleaning" which costs $50-100 and includes a cleaner that goes into a vacuum line via a IV-like application, a fuel system cleaner that goes into the gas tank, and a thorough cleaning of the throttle body.

If you cant afford the 3 step fuel cleaning after getting the old gas out, then fill up the tank halfway with mid-grade 89 OR better yet premium 93 gas and get a bottle of fuel system cleaner [about $5] to put in with the [atleast half tank] plus/premium gas.

[Epsilon]

Originally Posted by ziggeh

Unless it has a drain plug on the gas tank, you cant really siphon out newer vehicles without dropping the gas tank. Most newer vehicles have a grate halfway down the fill hose. The best bet is to just use it up, then go to your local garage and have them do a "3-step fuel system cleaning" which costs $50-100 and includes a cleaner that goes into a vacuum line via a IV-like application, a fuel system cleaner that goes into the gas tank, and a thorough cleaning of the throttle body.

If you cant afford the 3 step fuel cleaning after getting the old gas out, then fill up the tank halfway with mid-grade 89 OR better yet premium 93 gas and get a bottle of fuel system cleaner [about $5] to put in with the [atleast half tank] plus/premium gas.

Cool. Fuel cleaner and fresh gas. Got it. Also needs inspection and registration which complicates the matter. All is well.