C-HR fuel drainage

[mickeyjones13]

Hi,

 

I've bought a 2017 C-HR Hybrid which hasn't been driven for 5 years so need ot replace the petro, anyone know how to drain the fuel tank?

[Riqe]

Drain it from the enginebay,

Much less hussle.

[yossarian247]

Has the car been started at all in 5 years? If not then you've probably got a far more pressing problem than the fuel, i.e. the traction Battery being totally flat.

[FROSTYBALLS]

If the car has it's original tyres, and maybe has been outside for the period, what condition are the tyres in - deterioration due to UV, flat-spotting,etc.

[Red_Corolla]

The only way to drain completely is to remove it and empty it through the filler neck. Might not be too bad after 5 years - I would probably try to empty as much as possible from the fuel rail and then add plenty of fresh on top of the remaining dregs.

As Nick said, the state of the hybrid Battery is a concern - the engine won't be able to start if it's flat.

[mickeyjones13]

Thanks, hybrid Battery is a concern but getting car at price which allows £3-4k for repairs. It’s at 20-7 with less than 4k miles.

[philip42h]

Hi Michael, you might want to give the forum a few more details on the state of play ...

Clearly, you want fresh fuel into system before you attempt to start the engine ... 👍

What is the state of the auxiliary Battery? And will the car go into Ready mode? My assumption would be that the auxiliary Battery would be totally flat and need replacing before you proceed any further. Putting the car into Ready mode, or attempting to do so, may give you the next set of warnings / errors (or, if you are lucky, start the car). 🤞

[mickeyjones13]

Frostyballs - I think to get it back on road will need 12v, all fluids replaced, hybrid Battery sorted, new tyres etc and bodywork sorted as least. The price I’m paying hopefully reflects the work required.

[TonyHSD]

1 hour ago, mickeyjones13 said:

Frostyballs - I think to get it back on road will need 12v, all fluids replaced, hybrid battery sorted, new tyres etc and bodywork sorted as least. The price I’m paying hopefully reflects the work required.

You don’t need to replace any fluids.
Just both batteries 12v and 240v . Total cost over £2000.  The petrol you drain can do with electric pump, Lidl, Aldi sells these or Amazon, then via the filler neck. 
Then start the car and let it work for an hour or so. See how it runs, do some drives and then if all ok replace engine oil and filter, cabin filter, air filter.
That’s all. Brake fluid too. 👍 

Good luck and let us know how the things are going 👌

[mickeyjones13]

Thanks Tony, will try that and let you know