Do I Have Crud in my Gas Tank?

[ncguy]

I have a 1999 Chevy S10 that I basically drive in snow and to take out the trash or when I need to haul something. The truck only sees between 3000 and 4000 miles per year. Lately every time I fill the tank it will hesitate when I am taking off from the pumps and for a few hours afterward when I accelerate from a stop. The truck starts fine and runs fine as long as there's no acceleration. I replaced the fuel filter less than a year and a half ago so it's safe to say it has less than 6000 miles on it. Do I have some kind of crud in my gas tank that is being stirred up when I fill up? How do I fix it if I do? Thanks in advance.

 

[c3po]

Lets not drop the tank, at least for now, how about trying a good fuel injection cleaner like Redline SI or Techron and then see what happens.

 

[ncguy]

Originally Posted By: c3po
Lets not drop the tank, at least for now, how about trying a good fuel injection cleaner like Redline SI or Techron and then see what happens.



That's probably a good idea. I had some generic stuff and have used a bottle or two of it but it doesn't seem to help. Maybe a good name brand would help. Do you know if there is any kind of a drain plug on these tanks? If I could get it down to a few gallons I would just drain the sludge out of the bottom.

 

[chet2]

maybe gas tank is getting rusty

 

[StevieC]

Try leaving your gas cap off and see how the truck responds... If it responds fine after you fill up you have a pressurized tank or evap problem.

 

[ncguy]

Thanks for the suggestions so far. After a little research I don't believe I have a drain plug so I will try what has been suggested here and see if it helps.