Q: I think my car isnt getting any fuel

asked by on July 06, 2017

I think my car isnt getting any diesel so i want to try to connect a 20liter fuel can directly to the engine but i dont know which hose to disconnect and put in the can and then try to turn over the engine

My car has 345000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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