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Ethanol free gas- storage duration.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 10/19/24 at 12:22 pm
I bought 4 cans of ethanol free gas in August to store for hurricane season generator. I added sta-bil to it as well. How long can you store it for? Looked at Goggle and people say anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Anyone have any experience with storing ethanol-free gas?
The gas is kept in a storage shed in my back yard.
Thanks
The gas is kept in a storage shed in my back yard.
Thanks
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Posted on 10/19/24 at 12:55 pm to justjoe906
If you're comfortable hurricane season is over you can put it in your car and not worry about it getting old.
If you followed Sta-Bil directions you could wait till Spring for a mower or other small engine.
Keep in mind you should periodically run you generator to make sure it's operational. Use the gas for that?
If you followed Sta-Bil directions you could wait till Spring for a mower or other small engine.
Keep in mind you should periodically run you generator to make sure it's operational. Use the gas for that?
This post was edited on 10/19/24 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 10/19/24 at 1:14 pm to justjoe906
Empty in car tank. No use storing it.
Posted on 10/19/24 at 1:48 pm to justjoe906
I had a can for a generator that sat up at least 18 months. Used it in lawnmower with no problems
Posted on 10/19/24 at 9:03 pm to justjoe906
Treated it will last a few months but better to just put it in a vehicle and burn it.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 1:44 pm to justjoe906
I dont store fuel, if a storm is coming I get it then if I dont use it I burn it in any of my cars. I know some guys keep 4-5 5gallong cans and they just keep it rotated out each week burn 5 gal in their car refill the tank move it to the back of the line and so on. Pain in the arse.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 2:00 pm to PaBon
What is the best way to "clean" out a gas container that previously had Ethanol in it? Hose it out and air dry for a few days?
Posted on 10/20/24 at 2:44 pm to Will Cover
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What is the best way to "clean" out a gas container that previously had Ethanol in it? Hose it out and air dry for a few days?
Not sure if this is a serious question or not.
Posted on 10/20/24 at 3:24 pm to Will Cover
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Hose it out and air dry for a few days?
Damn, son….
Posted on 10/20/24 at 10:34 pm to Spankum
There is no hope !!!!
Turn out the lights
Turn out the lights
Posted on 10/21/24 at 10:15 am to Will Cover
Throw it out and buy a new one.
Posted on 10/21/24 at 2:02 pm to justjoe906
The general standard is that ethanol-free gas will be good minimum six months untreated and 12 months with stabilizer, provided that you keep it in a sealed container, etc. I've had stabilized fuel last longer in my boat. However, if in a can and it's getting close to 9-10 months, I'm putting it into my pickup.
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