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I used to think my old Seagull was unreliable because it would sometimes
quit unexpectedly, but I found that the unreliability was due to my habit
of using fuel-oil mix that I had stored for too long. Burn the old stuff in
your car and make a fresh batch for your outboard. The problem is likely
more severe in an old Seagull because it uses a 10:1 fuel/oil mix.
I have heard that a fuel stabilizer will enable storing the fuel longer,
but I haven't tried it.
Harry Gordon
P14 #234, Manatee
Mountain View, CA
>Hi,
>
>Does anyone know what the shelf life is for gasoline? I have about a half
>can (2.5 gallons) of fuel-oil outboard mixture from last season. Is it OK
>to use in the upcoming season or do I need to get rid of it? And does the
>presence of oil vs. pure gas affect it? I'd hate to get stranded or damage
>my engine just to save a couple of bucks.
>
>Also, I've heard of fuel stabilizers that extend the life of gas. Does
>anyone know how well they work, how long and where do you get them?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kellan Hatch
>P-19 #1059, Moondance
>Murray, Utah
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