Reddit reviews Hopkins 10801 FloTool Shaker Siphon with 6' Anti-Static Tubing

Actually, it's pretty simple with a shaker siphon. To maximize the local store's $ off fuel promo (35 gal maximum), I fill up the car/truck and up to four 5 gallon gas cans. Using the siphon to put the gas in the car later is easier than using even the old-style spouts.

I just bought 4 x Wavian 5 Gallon NATO Jerry cans from CampingMaxx and they are great - https://www.campingmaxx.com/nato-jerry-gas-can.html

Fit perfectly in my 2017 Escape (Same trunk as yours). I got 4 cans in red, and got 2 spouts. I also have a shaker siphon on the way - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EH0ORI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.1iTybARPWCNP

https://i.imgur.com/WZRkeGg.jpg

They are pricey, but worth it!

The quality NATO cans also do not vent or anything, so in the entire time taking these 4 home from the gas station, I didn't even get a wiff of gas. I would have no concern leaving these in my car in the event of evacuation or anything. I would probably avoid driving around with them all the time though, as if you had a bad accident they could break open and leak gas everything

If you get four, they line up with the rear seats perfectly, so a strap could go all the way round

EDIT: Here is my full EDC, since you have an Escape too... https://www.reddit.com/r/VEDC/comments/67res8/updated_vedc_album_38_images/

Removing the questionable gas is the safest option, & no reason not to do it. If you don't want to suck through a hose & want to spend money you can try something like a shaker siphon https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-10801-FloTool-Shaker-Anti-Static/dp/B000EH0ORI

 

You can try to run it, it most likely won't hurt anything, it's not a huge risk. But for only ~$10-15 worth of gas it's not the best idea. If it were my truck I would try it, but that's because I would feel comfortable handling any negative side effects myself, without having to spend much money.

When it's time to put fresh fuel in, it's not a bad idea to only fill the tank with a few gallons worth of fresh gas & drive it for a day or so (then check for leaks/smells). There's a chance that the reason it wasn't being used is because it has an issue, but hopefully/likely it'll be alright.

A good fuel system cleaner would be Redline SL-1, or BG 44k.

Hope you enjoy your new truck.

I really like the shaker siphons for fuel transfer. I keep one attached to my jerry cans.
https://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-10801-FloTool-Shaker-Anti-Static/dp/B000EH0ORI

Or at harbor freight if that is more your speed. https://m.harborfreight.com/self-priming-copper-jiggler-pump-47334.html?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fduckduckgo.com%2F

I have both and the only difference is the hose on the harbor freight version tends to collapse when bent.

For Jerry cans I like the Wavian brand jerry cans. I store fuel (with stabilizer) for 6-12 months at a time before cycling it and I wanted something that wasn’t going to leak or vent. They are heavy steel and coated internally. Those can be had directly from Wavian with free shipping so you know you aren’t getting a knockoff from a ripoff artist on Amazon. Priced exactly the same as Amazon.

Great story! Thank you for volunteering it’s nice to have a reminder that good ppl are out there!

I prefer Shaker Siphons.

I use one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EH0ORI

Yeah, if it's a practicality thing I use this "shaker" siphon and red plastic fuel cans.

If it's an aesthetics thing: then no.

I use this for a lot of gas, and it works well. Why? Because I was reading the Kroger fuel discount brochure one day and realized my reward was for up to 35 gallons of gas. I was essentially throwing over half my reward away by using it on 15 gallons of gas. So now, I take my car and four five gallon containers about once a month and save 50 to 70 cents per gallon on 35 gallons ($210-$294 for a year/ enough for a membership to the children's museum and zoo). Before I was using a funnel, but that shaker siphon was a godsend. I just set the 5 gallon container on my trunk (old car) and start it going and come back in a few minutes.

Maybe that helps? I use it for my mower and moped too.

or buy this...