Gasoline longevity
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Robert Donithan1
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Gasoline longevity
I left about a gallon and a half of gas +2 stroke oil mixture down at the waterfront storage (large wooden shed cement floor)since August of last year.. it's in a plastic 3 gallon container..my question is do I have to dump it or use it
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Re: Gasoline longevity
Hi Robert, I don't know if you got a reply to your question ? And I've just got back onto the forum so apologies for late reply.
I would not rely on it , I would use that fuel in the chainsaw, motorcycle or cement mixer etc.
You can add fresh fuel to it but most importantly ensure that it's filtered for impurities and water ingress.
There is a product called diptane which can be added to treat the fuel (petrol or diesel).
And I also use redex in the fuel too and never had a gummed up carb !
Stay safe on the water and hope this helps .
I would not rely on it , I would use that fuel in the chainsaw, motorcycle or cement mixer etc.
You can add fresh fuel to it but most importantly ensure that it's filtered for impurities and water ingress.
There is a product called diptane which can be added to treat the fuel (petrol or diesel).
And I also use redex in the fuel too and never had a gummed up carb !
Stay safe on the water and hope this helps .
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Re: Gasoline longevity
Thanksnala wrote: ↑31 May 2025, 14:04Hi Robert, I don't know if you got a reply to your question ? And I've just got back onto the forum so apologies for late reply.
I would not rely on it , I would use that fuel in the chainsaw, motorcycle or cement mixer etc.
You can add fresh fuel to it but most importantly ensure that it's filtered for impurities and water ingress.
There is a product called diptane which can be added to treat the fuel (petrol or diesel).
And I also use redex in the fuel too and never had a gummed up carb !
Stay safe on the water and hope this helps .
