Cleaning Gasoline From Fuel System

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Cleaning Gasoline From Fuel System
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  1. Drain fuel tank.
  2. Fill fuel tank to 1/4 full.
  3. Remove ignition 1 relay from the underhood fuse/relay center.
  4. Loosen fuel filter drain and connect filter to a hose that flows into a metal container.
  5. Operate fuel system hand primer at fuel filter until clean fuel flows from fuel filter drain into metal container.
  6. Hand tighten fuel filter drain and disconnect the hose.
  7. Install a hose on the fuel return line near the glow plug relay and insert other end into a 2 gallon metal container.
  8. Crank engine for 30 second time intervals with one minute cool down periods. Continue until one gallon of fuel has passed into the container.
  9. Reconnect fuel return line.
  10. Install ignition 1 relay into the underhood fuse/relay center.
  11. Attempt to start and operate engine for 15 minutes (if engine does not start, operate the hand primer for 30 strokes or until firm).
  12. Turn engine off.
  13. Clean any fuel spillage from engine.
  14. Clear any DTCs.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.