New Delhi: Many times this problem is seen in the bike that water gets into the fuel tank of the bike while washing or in the rain. Due to which there is a lot of trouble in the bike and it does not start. In such a situation, the bike has to be taken to the mechanic and the mechanic removes this problem by opening the tank and engine. But if you ever have such a problem with you, then you can remove the water from the petrol tank yourself at your home. So let’s know what you should do to remove water from the petrol tank of the bike.

Engine may be damaged

If water has accidentally gone into the petrol tank while washing the bike, then your bike will not start and if this water reaches the engine then the engine of the bike may also jam and in such a situation you may have to suffer heavy losses. . Because to get the jammed engine fixed, it has to go through a long process and it also incurs a hefty cost.

How to remove water from petrol tank?

If water gets into the fuel tank of your motorcycle, you should not panic or start the bike immediately. For this you have to first empty the petrol tank. For this you can use a bottle. You have to empty the petrol filled in the tank into that bottle and leave the petrol for a while after it separates from the water.

Open the tank and let it dry

When you empty the fuel tank completely, it should be left to dry for some time. Due to which the water left in the tank will also dry up. Due to which the petrol tank of your bike will be completely empty and dry.

Separate oil from water

Now the mixture of water and petrol taken out in the bottle will separate after keeping it for some time, in which water will sit on top and petrol will sit on the lower surface, now very carefully take out the water from the bottle. Now only petrol will be left in the bottle, which you can use again in the bike.