Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Old gas in your generator can clog up the line and parts of the engine. To drain it, you can run the generator until the tank is empty or use a fuel pump. CR's expert shows you how.

Tested: Best Generators of 2026 consumerreports.org/home-garden/generators/best-portable-generators-of-the-year-a6834235201/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT