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Old/bad gasoline?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by JoshuaTSP, May 24, 2010.

  1. JoshuaTSP

    JoshuaTSP Member

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    What do you do with it?

    I've got a full tank with Sta-Bil in it I need to ditch?
    (rust inside the tank, going to POR it)

    I really have no way of burning it?

    IF it weren't rusty, could I just put it in my car in small amounts?
     
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    Coffee filter.. Filter out the rust.. do it a couple of times or more until you don't see rust stains, then stick it in your car a bit at a time..

    POR.. Damn good stuff.. Just done mine. Patience is the key with that stuff.
     
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    if it weren't for the rust, just run it
    you have a external filter, right ?
     
    Polock, May 24, 2010
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    I have a commercial lawn mower that has "eaten" all my questionable, crappy gas for years- - never a problem, and if there ever was a problem , an easy 1 BBL to clean out. - - ALWAYS blend with fresh gas. I have burnt 2 year old varnish this way.

    I would NOT put it in a fuel injected car or a nice XJ.
     
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    Well, I'm not sure there are particles yet.....but there was a rusty residue.

    I've got to dump it in a can so I can seal the tank and replace the petcock.

    I'd hate to run it and have to clean my carbs AGAIN! :D
     
    JoshuaTSP, May 25, 2010
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    Molotov cocktails, might as well have some fun :)
     
    Polock, May 25, 2010
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    Harley hunting?
     
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    +1 on that. I just pour a gallon of the aged spirits into a fresh tank and ol' Bettsy just keeps on pluggin' along (she is carbureted of course and at 250K, it isn't gonna hurt her).
     
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