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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 08:41 AM
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Old fuel

Ok, now that my car is almost done(9 months later...stupid work getting in the way) I need to know what to do with the old fuel that was in it. How can I dispose of old fuel, without fire???
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevycobb
Ok, now that my car is almost done(9 months later...stupid work getting in the way) I need to know what to do with the old fuel that was in it. How can I dispose of old fuel, without fire???
how much gas is in it?
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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probably close to 6 or 7 gallons...gauge says half a tank
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Just fill the tank and use it. its not going to cause any harm, AT $3.00 + a gal don't waste it.
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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I would, but its been sitting there since october last year
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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It'll be fine. I brought my car out this April and it has been sitting since Oct last year with a full tank. I burned the tank off and filled up with new stuff.

Just don't go tearing it up on the streets with the old fuel, go for a drive or something to burn off the old gas.

I did a check with my scanner and while I was driving the car with old fuel I would get some knock retard but after I filled up with fresh gas the retard was gone so the worst that will happen is you'll get some knock retard if you hammer the car with old gas.

Tony
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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I wouldnt use it. Fuel does break down

http://www.thefarm.org/charities/i4at/surv/sta-bil.htm
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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My old firebird sat for six months and when I got it running I used the same fuel that was in the tank without a problem. I doubt nine months would hurt anything but thats pushing it. Just siphon it out and use it in a lawn mower or something..no need to waste it.
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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9 months is fine, just fill it up, and drive it till its almost empty
Old Jul 2, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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I may just syphon out enough to fill up my 5 gal canister and fill it up with whats left after that. Thanks guys!!
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