So I've got some old(er) gas. Been in garage. It's pump 110. It's been mixed with oil. I've run it thru my lawn equipment. I'm in michigan we get all 4 seasons. So I'm questioning what will it hurt to run it...anything?
Lets talk about old gas
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If it’s longer than 3-6 months chuck
It. Not worth the activation.
It. Not worth the activation.
If it burns run it in something you don't really care about thats fuel injected and doesn't require high test.
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Depends on what type of fuel it it and how it's been stored. If your unsure toss it in the mower.
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It's sunoco pump 110. Been in a sealed gas can in my garage. But it's old. Probably 18 months now.
Yea no way I wouldn't use it.
Chuck it.
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What about if its c12 unmixed still in pial? I have a pail i opened little over year ago. Took 2 gallons out so theres still 3 gallons in pail. Stored in garage temperature controlled.
are you saying that there is no way that you would not use it (meaning you would use it without doubt) or, that there is no way you would use it (meaning you would not even consider using it)?
@RcJunkie13 that was a good one and I guess to finish what I didn't finish there is like sean said the mower will be more than happy to burn it. I wouldn't use it on something I care about.
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If it's sealed I wouldn't hesitate to use it.
I think to sum up this thread fairly its opinion driven and will it hurt probably not, is it unsafe to run in a rc most likely not. I have a ocd stigma against gas that sits so im biased. If it was to be used in a high hp car that depends on lots of timing or boost to make power then yea, but this is rc so that's irrelevant.
Best thing is to smell it, if it smells like gas then go for it.
Best thing is to smell it, if it smells like gas then go for it.
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Appreciate the input fellas. I just don't want to buy more especially off season. It's winter here in Michigan.
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Most all of vp fuel isn't formulated like pump gas and literally lasts for years in a sealed metal container. 99% of bad fuel issues in general are just from poor storage habits.
if it was me i'd just mix it with some new stuff and run it... just make sure nothing has settled in it and it'll be alright to run. got an old honda lawnmower thats carborated and must be 25 years old and i've ran it on some wrong fuel petrol diesel mix that was in my dads garage for years and it ran alright once it warmed up
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Yep old gas still burns just fine.