How to start after running out of gas and putting singe gas into gas tank

Asked by Timothy May 21, 2019 at 12:15 PM about the 2005 GMC Envoy

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ran out of gas and put about 2 gal into gas tank.
How do I start the vehicle?

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Let the fuel pump prime first, before you try and start. Turn the ignition to the on position, you should hear the pump, high pitch sound.

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