how long is 2 stroke fuel good for?
Submitted by Versus on Sun, 2012-05-20 18:51
heading to kalbarri in july will prob take the dinghy. Have a couple litres of fuel from my christmas trip (with 2 stroke oil added), wondering whether its usable or should i ditch it?
And how/where do i dispose of it if needed?
Wafisho
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Should be ok mate but I
Should be ok mate but I would add a fuel stabilizer additive to it will re boost octane levels
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tim-o
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Dude, a few litres, a few
Dude, a few litres, a few bucks worth, fresh fuel would be my pick, nuthn worse than foulin plugs on a two stroke, or even worse, it not startin at the ramp.
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barlow
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great point regarding
great point regarding disposal, someone here must know!!!!
diver
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Octane Rateing
I did an out board mech course sometime ago and was told that the Octane in the fuel drops off over about six weeks,and as suggested here it is better to put it into your car fuel tank as it would mix wiith other fuel or use it in the lawn mower,if its older than 5 weeks be on the safe side.
Troy Summers
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Lawnmowers... give it to ya
Lawnmowers... give it to ya neighbours... my ol' man taught me that years ago, between that and the odd fish, theyll be too happy to keep an eye out on ya house while your away!!
Troy
Versus
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Edit*haha ok ill ask the
Edit*
haha ok ill ask the neightbour if they can use it. Failing that anyone know proper disposal method?
Codhead
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Line trimmer
Good call Troy I did a spot of gardening today instead of fishing and used some 2 stroke that was in the shed for nearly a year. Bit smoky but went well
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makai
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Add it to you car
If you are running a petrol vehicle, just add to your fuel tank when you are towards the bottom of the tank, and top up with fresh fuel at the bowser.
tim-o
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Keep the fuel for the next
Keep the fuel for the next night beach fish, great fire starter!
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