What happens if fuel tank straps break?
It is dangerous to drive. Tank may or may not hold with one strap, but if one broke, the other is likely not far behind. Not a hard job to replace, as long as everything isnt rusted solid. Need to jack up the car, put it on jackstands, use the jack to reposition the fuel tank while you replace both straps.
How do you open the gas tank on a FJ Cruiser?
Opening the fuel tank cap
- Pull the lever.
- Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.
- Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door. Closing the fuel tank cap.
- When replacing the fuel tank cap, turn it until a clicking sound is heard. After releasing your hand, the cap will turn slightly to the opposite direction.
Can you drive without a fuel tank strap?
It is dangerous to drive. Tank may or may not hold with one strap, but if one broke, the other is likely not far behind. Need to jack up the car, put it on jackstands, use the jack to reposition the fuel tank while you replace both straps. …
How much does it cost to replace fuel tank straps?
The cost to replace a damaged fuel tank strap will vary depending on your vehicle’s specific year, make, and model. In general, OE replacement fuel tank straps can cost you between $3 to $234. You may purchase a fuel tank strap individually, in sets of two to three, or as part of a kit.
Can you drive with a broken gas tank strap?
It is NOT safe to drive a vehicle with a broken fuel tank mounting strap. Contact a GM dealer to determine what the cost will be for a new strap. It must be replaced – which is easy to do. There are only several fasteners that hold the strap to the vehicle.
How do you drain a truck gas tank?
Method 1 of 2: Draining a gas tank using a siphon pump
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Drive the vehicle until the fuel is as low as possible.
- Step 2: Feed the siphon pump tubing into the fuel tank.
- Step 3: Pump the fuel into the fuel storage tank.
- Step 4: Dispose of or store the fuel.
- Materials Needed.
How big is the FJ Cruiser gas tank?
19.0 gallons
Compare Side-by-Side
| 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD | |
|---|---|
| Annual Fuel Cost* | $2,950 |
| Cost to Drive 25 Miles | $4.95 |
| Cost to Fill the Tank | $60 |
| Tank Size | 19.0 gallons |
How big is the gas tank on a 2009 FJ Cruiser?
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.0 gal |
|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |