Hesitation
or
“flat” performance at high speed or during hard acceleration
may be an indication of premature fuel filter plugging due
to
dirty or
contaminated fuel. The filter element may need to be changed
if
this
happens. See your dealer for assistance.
To
drain water:
I.
Stop and park
the
vehicle
in
a
safe place. Turn
off
the engine and apply
the parking brake.
2.
Remove
the
fuel
tank cap.
3.
Place a fuel-resistant container under the filter drain hose.
4.
With the engine
off? open the
water drain valve
2
to
3
turns.
When standing
in
front
of
the
vehicle, the valve
is located
on
the
right side of the
thermostat
housing.
5.
Start the engine and allow
it
to
idle
until
clear fuel is observed.
6.
Stop the engine and close the water drain valve.
7.
Remove the fuel-resistant container and properly dispose of the
contaminated fuel.
To
find out how to properly dispose
of
contaminated
diesel fuel see “What to Do
with
Used Oil”
in
the “Engine Oil (Diesel
Engines)” part, later
in
this section.
8.
Install the
fuel
tank cap.
If
the WATER
IN
FUEL
light comes on again after driving
a
short distance
or the engine runs rough or stalls-a large amount of water has probably
been pumped
into
the fuel tank. The
fuel
tank should be purged.
6%
CAUTION:
Diesel he1 containing water
is
still flammable. You
could
be
burned. If you ever try to drain water from
your
fuel, keep
sparks, flames and smoking materials away
from
the mixture.
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