2006-08-11 16:33:54 · 7 answers · asked by powergaz 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
A couple of things that were missed from your question. Correct, the is NO reviving old gas. If you did not use a fuel stabilizer and it is over 30 days old, use it in your lawn mower.
If you try it you will damage the motor internally. The fuel burn rate will increase and cause detonation and damage the pistons. Run it long enough (if it did not seize) you will also damage the block.
Old fuel that is allowed to stay in the fuel system will clogged the carbs passage ways, filters and require a lot of cleaning of the fuel system.
Carbon guard, is ok. I prefer Quick Clean from Mercury or ring free from Yamaha.
2006-08-12 02:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mercman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUMP IT, USE IT IN THE LAWN MOWER, DON'T USE IT
Always start with fresh fuel (with any engine). Fuel sours (or gets varnishy in time, and water collects from condensation.
Probably the number # 1 reason for 50% of all outboard repairs
The fuel is so bad now, that you should use the "Carbon Guard" additive to your fuel mix. The stuff is cheap, 1 0z treats 8 gallons, it will increase motor life. I started using it (as recommended by a number of boaters), I pulled out my plugs, to check, and they looked brand new !
2006-08-12 06:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the gas has been sitting in the tank for the winter, or longer and has a bad odor, it's most likely it has turned to lacker, it's old and should be removed and replaced with fresh clean fuel. You may wanna flush the fuel lines too and replace the fuel filter. After cleaning, use a fuel stablizer when not in use.
2006-08-12 00:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by onenotchoff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old fuel ,,and new fuel don't mix good at all,,after a while it goes flat,,and turns yellow,,this is bad sign ,,always throw old fuel away,,it will cause a bad running condition,,when mixed with good fuel,,and yes it can gum up the fuel system on your engine,,i hope this help,s.
2006-08-11 23:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do that old fuel can clog up the carb
2006-08-12 00:31:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on how old and what is in it, it ain't really worth clogging up your fuel system as it will cost hundred to have it repaired, please dispose of it properly.
2006-08-11 23:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by nocateman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope
2006-08-12 16:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋