Can the fuel in a sedan's tank be siphoned out with a hose?

[TessaFitz]

The fuel in a car's fuel tank cannot be directly siphoned out from the filler neck using a hose. Modern car fuel tank inlets are generally equipped with filter screens, making it impossible for a siphon hose to enter the tank, let alone extract fuel. This design serves two purposes: preventing foreign objects from falling into the tank and deterring fuel theft. However, for some older vehicles, this method might still be feasible, allowing the hose to be inserted directly into the tank for siphoning. It's worth mentioning the position of the fuel pump and fuel lines inside the tank. Typically, the fuel pump is located inside the tank, with its top connected and sealed to the tank's top. The low-pressure fuel line and return line are connected above the fuel pump. When the fuel pump is off, there is no direct connection between the low-pressure fuel line, return line, and the tank, so even in the event of an accident, fuel will not leak out.