Help needed on emtying HL tank

[craftydad]

Hi, we filled up the gas tank last Wed, learned of the dealers promotions on Thurs and Fri, and traded it in Fri nite. So now I have about $60 worth of gas that I'll be giving the dealer for free.

I bought a $15 gas pump (looks like a small fat manual bicycle pump) that has 51 inch hose on it. I pushed it all the way into the filler tube and I'm not getting any gas out. The pump does create a vacuum, but the hose isn't getting wet. It looked like it got wet once, about a foot length, but still no gas. ??

Any ideas on how to get the gas down to less than 1/4 or 1/8 of a tank? I cant find any pics/diagrams on the net of the filler/tank.

I got a reasonable deal on the new HL, but they're gonna charge me to install the crimped door guards, so I don't feel obligated to give them a full tank of gas.

Craftydad

[05Moose]

The Toyotas have a screen partway down to keep people from siphoning gas out of it. There are probably lots of ways to do it, but they should be giving you a full tank of gas with the new vehicle (they've always done so with us), so why not just call it even and save yourself the hassle?

[craftydad]

Yep, thats the plan. They do give us a full tank... it was just the trade in was just filled and our other car - a Sienna, was on E and they were gonna charge me for installing the door guards- a $98 fee. They aren't per a chat with the saleman today, so I feel better.