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29-08-2012, 08:45 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hey guys/gals ,
Just asking how long race fuel lasts in its drum once the seal has been cracked ? Ie a 20l drum was opened and 10l used , there is still 10l in drum . How long is it good for ? Been stored in a garage on wood . Approx 12 mths old . Just throw it in lawn mower ? It's vp Motorsport 109 .
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29-08-2012, 09:00 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i think it's about 2 months before it starts be unsuitable for racing applications and about 1 year unsuitable for general consumption, so yeah, i'd say stick it in the mower or wife's car.
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29-08-2012, 06:02 PM
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Ive got 2 44 gallon drums of avgas sitting in my back yard been in storage for about 2 years started using it in my cars havnt had a problem with it.
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29-08-2012, 06:05 PM
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It's been in the ground for a long time.. Aha..
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29-08-2012, 07:52 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Very true EB ;)
Just didn't wanna use it if the octane was too low . If say its still in the 100's then in she goes . Otherwise it's lawnmower fuel now ! Hehe will smell funny cuttin the grass !
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29-08-2012, 08:21 PM
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AVGAS is leaded and will have a long life period. I had some in the race car and it as at least 5 years old and was fine.
Unleaded on the other hand (the fuel you specify) will start to go off after around 1 month. I wouldn't use it in a high compression engine. |
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29-08-2012, 09:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Thanks guys , from info gathered its gonna run Victa this summer
 Cheers guys .
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How long can race fuel be stored once it's been opened and resealed ?
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