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Old 05-01-2021, 12:26 AM   #1
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Default Gas Tank Cleaning

I have a feeling that this will be interesting but has anyone come up with a good way to clean the gas tank without removing it from the car?

Does anyone make a good cleaning solution that removes rust and crud?

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Old 05-01-2021, 04:47 AM   #2
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I have a feeling that this will be interesting but has anyone come up with a good way to clean the gas tank without removing it from the car?

Does anyone make a good cleaning solution that removes rust and crud?

Thanks
Ron
Have you used the search function on this? It has been discussed over and over here. There is some good reading that is WAY too much to relist it here.

Others will disagree with me but it has been my experience that trying to remove rust without opening the tank just does not happen. Even thoroughly flushing a tank where the baffles hinder access just doesn't get it 100% clean. There are many methods people have used to kick the can further down the street, but they never truly abate the issue(s).
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Old 05-01-2021, 05:01 AM   #3
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Brent is correct in both responses
Do a search the subject is hammered way too much but informative info therein
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