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desertPOS · 07-27-2001, 11:31 AM

How long can fuel be stored until it destabilizes? I've been told like a month, is this true? I have some pre-mixed that's been in my garage for about a month now, should it be ok or should i throw it out (and how can you tell if it's bad)?

noonan · 07-27-2001, 12:43 PM

its fine, the worst thing is water condensation. I've had fuel in my landcruiser i'm working on for 2 years now. It takes time before it really will do serious damage, to be honest i don't know how long. If its only a month though thats nothin. Be sure and stir it up good before you ride though.

Bert · 07-27-2001, 01:17 PM

It can last way more than a month.

Even gas oil mix is ok for like 4 months.

My suggestion is when in doubt add some STA-BIL you get it at boat shops.

Been using it in my snowmobile and boats and dirt bikes for years.
I dont use it in the lawn boy because it can take anything... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Toyota_Jim · 07-27-2001, 02:29 PM

Take a wiff of the gas, if it smells like horse piss throw it out.

Kyron · 07-27-2001, 04:35 PM

I thought the octane goes down as the gas ages???

I usually mix only like 2 gals more than I think I'll use at a time, then if I dont use it after 2 months I'll throw it in the truck

Toy 4Runner Man · 07-27-2001, 10:40 PM

What U get out of the pump in California shouldn't be called gas. By everything that I have heard about our new anti smog gas, it dosen't last too long. I try not to keep gas stored over a month, and in as air tight of a contaner as possible. I have never had gas go bad on me, so I wouldn't be able to tell anyone how long is too long. Just ride it every weekend, and you'll never have a problem <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Crowdog · 07-28-2001, 09:32 PM

From what I've been told, mixed gas (2-stroke) will go bad quicker than straight.

Crowdog

Keith Strong · 07-30-2001, 10:18 AM

I have heard the same thing Crowdog...and I KNOW it goes bad hella fast if you leave it in the sun...I painted my clear gas can with dark color because my KX kept running like crap after the can was in the sun all weekend.

Kyron · 07-31-2001, 12:26 AM

<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> I thought that was normal for a KX <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Keith Strong · 07-31-2001, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kyron:
<STRONG> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> I thought that was normal for a KX <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

07-27-2001, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
desertPOS Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3835 Location: Sky Valley, CA Posts: 3,421	how long can fuel be stored? How long can fuel be stored until it destabilizes? I've been told like a month, is this true? I have some pre-mixed that's been in my garage for about a month now, should it be ok or should i throw it out (and how can you tell if it's bad)? __________________ Ultra4 Stock Class #4611 Sponsored by: 4xInnovations, Raceline Wheels, FOA, Dave'z Off Road, Custom Splice, Roarke Supply, Longfield Art Direction & Graphic Design

07-27-2001, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
noonan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1587 Location: the threshold of hell Posts: 869	its fine, the worst thing is water condensation. I've had fuel in my landcruiser i'm working on for 2 years now. It takes time before it really will do serious damage, to be honest i don't know how long. If its only a month though thats nothin. Be sure and stir it up good before you ride though. __________________ There is nothing in the world more helpless, irresponsible, and depraved, than a man in the depths of an ether binge!

07-27-2001, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bert Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 743 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 3,874	It can last way more than a month. Even gas oil mix is ok for like 4 months. My suggestion is when in doubt add some STA-BIL you get it at boat shops. Been using it in my snowmobile and boats and dirt bikes for years. I dont use it in the lawn boy because it can take anything... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ 1993 YJ, SOA, locked/locked, beadlocked 35's, chromo's, caged,OBA, sold. Once again. no jeep.

07-27-2001, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Toyota_Jim Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2967 Location: Down yonder Posts: 2,247	Take a wiff of the gas, if it smells like horse piss throw it out. __________________ Everyone said there would be bad days, I just never figured there would be this many.

07-27-2001, 04:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kyron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1418 Location: Not Cal Az Posts: 3,855	I thought the octane goes down as the gas ages??? I usually mix only like 2 gals more than I think I'll use at a time, then if I dont use it after 2 months I'll throw it in the truck __________________ Arizona Trail Riders ....... BRRRaaaAAAPPPPPPP

07-27-2001, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Toy 4Runner Man Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 6002 Location: Kelseyville, CA Posts: 1,122	What U get out of the pump in California shouldn't be called gas. By everything that I have heard about our new anti smog gas, it dosen't last too long. I try not to keep gas stored over a month, and in as air tight of a contaner as possible. I have never had gas go bad on me, so I wouldn't be able to tell anyone how long is too long. Just ride it every weekend, and you'll never have a problem <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> __________________ [URL="http://www.pulsetelecom.biz"]pulsetelecom.biz[/URL]

07-28-2001, 09:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Crowdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2787 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 2,422	From what I've been told, mixed gas (2-stroke) will go bad quicker than straight. Crowdog __________________ UTVGuide.net

07-30-2001, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
Keith Strong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 477 Location: The Peeplz Republik Posts: 12,257	I have heard the same thing Crowdog...and I KNOW it goes bad hella fast if you leave it in the sun...I painted my clear gas can with dark color because my KX kept running like crap after the can was in the sun all weekend. __________________ [CENTER][SIZE="5"][URL="http://www.strong-arms.com"]Strong Arms "Survival Slings" For Sale PM me for a PBB only price[/URL] [/SIZE][/CENTER]

07-31-2001, 12:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kyron Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1418 Location: Not Cal Az Posts: 3,855	<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> I thought that was normal for a KX <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> __________________ Arizona Trail Riders ....... BRRRaaaAAAPPPPPPP

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