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      11-04-2022, 11:36 AM   #1
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Paper in gas tank

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I did something really stupid - my engine light came on and wanted to push in the metal circular lid in to see if it would have any effect. I used a straw with paper wrapper still on it. The metal lid gripped the straw /paper wrapper when I removed it and tore a really small piece of the paper wrapper off.

I guessing it was about 1/16th of an inch or so.


Should I be concerned about this - do I need to have the gas tank purged/cleaned?


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      11-04-2022, 12:13 PM   #2
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You're okay, It'll just get caught by the filter. Tiny piece so nothing to worry about, plus paper straw wrappers are so thin it may even break down after enough time.
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      11-04-2022, 01:23 PM   #3
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Thing is as good as totaled
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      11-04-2022, 01:30 PM   #4
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You're okay, It'll just get caught by the filter. Tiny piece so nothing to worry about, plus paper straw wrappers are so thin it may even break down after enough time.
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      11-04-2022, 02:28 PM   #5
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Is this like a banana in my tailpipe?

Seriously though, I agree it should be OK.
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Is this like a banana in my tailpipe?

Seriously though, I agree it should be OK.
Ain't falling for no banana in my tailpipe…. LMAO. Classic.
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      11-05-2022, 01:59 AM   #7
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Ain't falling for no banana in my tailpipe…. LMAO. Classic.
Until it happens...
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Only way to clear it out is some DEI

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