2006-11-11 20:14:29 · 5 answers · asked by ۩ Cuthbert ♂ 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
When gasoline is left for a certain period of time, gums and varnishes may build up and precipitate in the gasoline, causing "stale fuel." This will cause gums to build up in the cylinders and also the fuel lines, making it harder to start the engine. Gums and varnishes should be removed by a professional to extend engine life. Motor gasoline may be stored up to 60 days in an approved container. If it is to be stored for a longer period of time, a fuel stabilizer may be used. This will extend the life of the fuel to about 1-2 years, and keep it fresh for the next uses. Fuel stabilizer is commonly used for small engines such as lawnmower and tractor engines to promote quicker and more reliable starting.
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2006-11-11 20:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by "automat" 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, todays gasoline starts to fall apart very early.Thanks to low octane,and the lack of lead in fuel now-a-days.Gas starts to go "stale" after about 30-60 days now. If you plan on having a vehichle sit for awhile, something like Sta-bil will help slow the process down.Even sta-bil won't stop the gas from becoming less volatile (ie: no fumes,harder to ignite-that's stale gas).
2006-11-12 04:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by frith25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it will "Varnish", even with stabilizer in it for that length of time. Alcohol 10% can be mixed w/ gasoline in a pinch.
2006-11-12 04:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say no. Gasoline tents to turn into varnish after setting . You can add a product Called "Stay bil " to gas to stablize it for long periodsof time.
2006-11-12 04:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gasoline is still ok after 5 years
better not clog up carburation with others
2006-11-12 04:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by q6656303 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋