How long is pre-mix good for? - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest

Ebs · March 3rd, 2010, 08:10 PM

I have five gallons worth of pre-mix from July that's been sitting in plastic gas jug in the garage. Will it be safe to use in my bike come spring time, or should it be reassigned to weed whacker duty?

Shotgun · March 3rd, 2010, 08:14 PM

have any additives been added?

Ebs · March 3rd, 2010, 08:17 PM

I don't know, I'm not a gasoline scientist.

firehawk · March 3rd, 2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebs

I don't know, I'm not a gasoline scientist.

I think he means did you put Stabil in it?

Blacklung · March 3rd, 2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebs

I don't know, I'm not a gasoline scientist.

I didn't realize it took a science degree to pour a bottle of Stabil.

Ebs · March 3rd, 2010, 08:22 PM

The gas is stable, it's in a can on the floor.

Shotgun · March 3rd, 2010, 08:23 PM

:Shaking head:

Shotgun · March 3rd, 2010, 08:24 PM

http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/default.aspx

Ebs · March 3rd, 2010, 08:25 PM

I don't winterize anything. I know what Stabil is.

xNewhaven11 · March 3rd, 2010, 08:28 PM

Weed whacker duty...or dispose of properly....gas breaks down easier now....Why waste the time.. its not that much gas.

Shotgun · March 3rd, 2010, 08:30 PM

so start a fire with it.

firehawk · March 3rd, 2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebs

I don't winterize anything. I know what Stabil is.

x2

Ebs · March 3rd, 2010, 08:56 PM

I'll play it safe then, a few gallons isn't worth an engine.

kp99xj · March 3rd, 2010, 10:48 PM

you will most likely end up cleaning your carb and fouling a plug if you run it much.

March 3rd, 2010, 08:10 PM	#1
Ebs Senior Member Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: MI Posts: 3,056 iTrader: (7)	How long is pre-mix good for? I have five gallons worth of pre-mix from July that's been sitting in plastic gas jug in the garage. Will it be safe to use in my bike come spring time, or should it be reassigned to weed whacker duty?

March 3rd, 2010, 08:14 PM	#2
Shotgun Build by MetroFab! Join Date: 12-06-06 Location: Howard City Posts: 22,705 iTrader: (5)	have any additives been added? Last edited by Shotgun; March 3rd, 2010 at 08:24 PM.

March 3rd, 2010, 08:17 PM	#3
Ebs Senior Member Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: MI Posts: 3,056 iTrader: (7)	I don't know, I'm not a gasoline scientist.

March 3rd, 2010, 08:22 PM	#6
Ebs Senior Member Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: MI Posts: 3,056 iTrader: (7)	The gas is stable, it's in a can on the floor.

March 3rd, 2010, 08:23 PM	#7
Shotgun Build by MetroFab! Join Date: 12-06-06 Location: Howard City Posts: 22,705 iTrader: (5)	:Shaking head:

March 3rd, 2010, 08:24 PM	#8
Shotgun Build by MetroFab! Join Date: 12-06-06 Location: Howard City Posts: 22,705 iTrader: (5)	http://www.goldeagle.com/brands/stabil/default.aspx

March 3rd, 2010, 08:25 PM	#9
Ebs Senior Member Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: MI Posts: 3,056 iTrader: (7)	I don't winterize anything. I know what Stabil is.

March 3rd, 2010, 08:28 PM	#10
xNewhaven11 Four Wheel Drive Join Date: 02-01-09 Location: Lenox Twp, Michigan Posts: 681 iTrader: (6)	Weed whacker duty...or dispose of properly....gas breaks down easier now....Why waste the time.. its not that much gas.

March 3rd, 2010, 08:30 PM	#11
Shotgun Build by MetroFab! Join Date: 12-06-06 Location: Howard City Posts: 22,705 iTrader: (5)	so start a fire with it.

March 3rd, 2010, 08:56 PM	#13
Ebs Senior Member Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: MI Posts: 3,056 iTrader: (7)	I'll play it safe then, a few gallons isn't worth an engine.

March 3rd, 2010, 10:48 PM	#14
kp99xj Senior Member Join Date: 02-20-09 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 299 iTrader: (3)	you will most likely end up cleaning your carb and fouling a plug if you run it much.