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How do you get gas out of a 2000 Taurus gas tank? My daughter's car is dead, and we filled it up right before the accident.

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If the cars electrical system and battery are still working you may be able to locate the main fuel line under the hood, Cut it loose from whatever it is attached to, and clamp a hose long enough to reach gas cans. Have a helper turn the key on and off until the tank is empty.

I know gas isn't cheap but is 40 or 50 bucks worth the risk?

The gas may be contaminated with debris.

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You'll need to siphon it out. You can buy a siphon hose which will make it very easy or you can use a piece of garden hose. I suggest buying the siphon hose, they cheap: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=siphon+hose&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=11564409266798706992&sa=X&ei=YaU5Tp2SArSisQLbsc0y&ved=0CEoQ8wIwAQ

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Ull need a pump from a parts store--dont siphon it cause u may swallow some and get sick--if u hav a huge siringe from a med supply store u can drawit out with a plastic line but it cud be messy

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