How do u unfreeze the gasline on a car?

Question

my bf's car wont start cause he said the gasline frozen on it ..is there some way you can get it to unfreeze so the car starts? and where can he find the gasline?

Answer 1

The gasline runs along the bottom of the car body from the gas tank to the engine. It is usually routed along one or more frame members to protect it from possible debris damage. Usually gas lines are made from steel or from rubber with a braided steel covering.

Usually, a gas line won't freeze. If that is actually the problem, then your boyfriend has water in his gas tank and fuel system. If he doesn't keep the tank full in cold weather, water vapor from the outside air can condense in the gas tank and get into the fuel system. To repair the damage, once you get the gas line thawed, run the maximum amount of fuel system drier through the car. I use HEET and put in a bottle every time I fill up in the winter. The water in the system will also destroy the fuel filter, so he will want to replace that also. Unless you have very cold temperatures, -15 or below, the problem might be a clogged fuel filter or a clog in the fuel line. I am assuming that the battery is ok, and he has checked all the other possibilities, of course.

To thaw the gas line, I suggest using a hair drier or a heat gun on low, since a torch can get too hot and cause damage to the line or the coating on the underbody. It will take a long time, and unless there is something to keep the line from re-freezing, it might be a futile effort. I suggest moving the car into a garage or pushing it into the sun to allow the temperature to come up a little.

Answer 2

With the additives that are in our fuels today I would think he has other problems unless he picked up a real load of water somewhere. How did he arrive at the conclusion the gas line was frozen ??. There are many gas line anti-freeze products on the market that absorb the moisture from the gas. The gas line runs from front to back on the under side however I don't know what good or use that info is going to be to you. If it can be confirmed the gas line is actually froze it would be advisable to take it into a shop for over night to thaugh it out. Then either drain the tank or add lots of gas line anti-freeze to prevent re- freezing.

Answer 3

it's not the gas that's frozen. If indeed the problem is a frozen gas line. Water gets into the tank every time you open the cap to fill it. If you let the gas run too low then the water at the bottom of the tank will get picked up and sent down the line to the carburetor or injectors. It's the water that freezes and plugs the gas flow.
The only way to solve it is to put it inside somewhere where the temperature is above freezing. And then add some gas line antifreeze to your gas.
I'm not sure what the context of your conversation was but, if he can't come over to your place or take you somewhere because his gas is frozen, then it's like you telling him you're doing your hair and can't go out.

Answer 4

well, if there is any freezing going on in your gas then that means there was water in the fuel.You will need to have someone drain out the gas tank and undo one of the fuel lines leading to the engine to drain any fuel out.Then go buy a couple bottles of fuel line dryer.Its stuff called "heat". Its in a yellow pint bottle and can be purchased from an auto parts store.
GO get a 5 gallon gas can and mix 2 bottles of this heat into the fresh fuel.Add the new fuel to the gas tank but leave a little of it to pour into the fuel injection body.Then crank it over for a little bit with your foot holding the accelerator to the floor so not to pump anymore fuel as of yet till whats in the injectors blows off and the vehicle starts to act like it wants to run.If after this, the vehicle still don't seem to want to fire, squirt a few shots of starting fluid into the air cleaner box and try again as I said before till it trys to start.Once it runs a little bit and all the moisture is gone it will run fine.
Good Luck!

Answer 5

With a match. KABOOM. LOL!! just kidding, try using a product called heet during cold weather. It should keep your fuel lines from freezing. Otherwise, wait till they thaw out. Also, since those other people can't figure it out, there is probably water in the gas, which is causing it to freeze. If it's old gas, it will turn sticky, and smell like varnish. This will cause things to get gummed up and not flow correctly. Gasoline these days only has a shelf life of about 30 days.

Answer 6

the best way for him to get the gasline unthawed is to get into a heated garage and leave it there for a couple of hours and then make sure that he gets some dry gas in the tank then it should be ok

Answer 7

Since gasoline won't freeze above -97 degrees F, your BF apparently doesn't know what he is talking about. Where can he find the gasoline? In the gas tank is the most likely place.

Answer 8

Gas used to freeze in cars...but with all the fuel additives today it is rare. It would have to be way below zero. But, if it is froze they sell gas line additives but they won't even help until you warm the car up to get the gas fluid so the additives can mix with the gas. Put your car in someones garage....

Answer 9

He got water in his gas. And that's what froze. Have the car towed where it can be put inside. Have them put Dry Gas in the tank. Or wait till the temp goes above freezing.

Answer 10

Huh? I've only heard of diesel gelling in extremely cold temperatures. If it's a gas motor, it's probably something else. If it's a diesel, try getting an inexpensive block heater from your local parts house.