Why does my fuel filter drain on my Hyundai?
The drain interval is nothing to do with Hyundai it is about contamination in the fuel and the efficiency of the filter. I drive a Hyundai diesel as well as a variety of others over the years and normal service intervals have been sufficient never had a warning light come on.
Is there a drain plug on the fuel tank?
Note Not all vehicles will have a drain plug on the fuel tank. Before beginning be sure to research your specific vehicle to see if it indeed does have a drain plug. Step 1: Drive the vehicle until the fuel is as low as possible. Similar to Method 1, Step1, this will cut back the amount of draining that will need to be done, saving time and energy.
How often do Hyundai diesels need to be drained?
If Hyundai’s actually need to be drained every couple of months, their diesels are worse than I thought. The drain interval is nothing to do with Hyundai it is about contamination in the fuel and the efficiency of the filter.
When to remove fuel plug from fuel tank?
Once the drain plug has been loosened, remove it completely by hand. Allow the fuel to drain until the tank is empty. Warning: Take precaution, as fuel is going to spill out at full force as soon as the drain plug is fully removed.
How much fuel does a Hyundai iMax use?
Hyundai iMax. Specifications. Fuel consumption* 2.5 CRDi Automatic Combined (L/100km) 8.8 Urban (L/100km) 11.2 Extra Urban (L/100km) 7.3 CO2 – combined (g/km) 231 Fuel tank volume 75 L *Source: Australian Design Rule 81/02 static laboratory combined average city and highway cycle test.
When to drain the fuel filter in a Hyundai?
Recently I read in the owner’s manual that if the warning light that indicates water in the fuel filter illuminates when the car is running, I should drain the water and have the system checked by an Hyundai dealer. On the same page of the manual it also shows you how to extract air from the fuel filter from step 1 to 5 including a little diagram.
Why do I have to drain my gas tank?
There are a number of reasons that you may find it necessary to drain all of the fuel out of your gas tank. The most common reason these days is bad gas. In the old days, “bad gas” meant fuel that was years old, contaminated with water, or was full of solid debris.
What to do when your fuel tank is drained?
Once all of the fuel has been drained, properly dispose of or store the fuel and proceed with your repairs, or fill your vehicle with the correct type of fuel. Note Not all vehicles will have a drain plug on the fuel tank. Before beginning be sure to research your specific vehicle to see if it indeed does have a drain plug.