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At 08:12 PM 1/28/00 -0700, Kellan Hatch wrote:
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>Hi,
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>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.
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>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?
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>Thanks,
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>Kellan Hatch
>P-19 #1059, Moondance
>Murray, Utah
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Kellan et al, being in the auto repair biz, I can say I don't trust "new
and improved" gas older than a couple o months. MTBE and Alchohol(up to
15%) seem to have a very short shelf life. Gas stabilizer keeps the carb
from plugging up with varnish, its basicly kerosene and so doesn't
evaporate completely. The fuel still seems to sour. The stuff will probably
work in an older 2 stroke, but I wouldn't like to trust my life or boat to
that. HTH
Dan Rickert First mate "THALES" wwp p-19 212 skipper Vagabond 14 dinghy #
316
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