TerryW Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hi All I'm a Newbie and need a bit of advice please. I have had pre-mixed fuel for my Parajet stored in a 10 litre metal jerry can for nearly 2 weeks now.I haven't been able to use it, due to the crap weather we've been experiencing. At what stage,if at all, does this fuel become 'Old Fuel' and unsuitable to use in my motor? Cheers Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) Hello Terry. when i go to moto-X. i always have fresh fuel eveytime i use the machine,the longer you leave fuel in a can the octane goes down e.g you get less of a ignition.so in your case you have a 2 stroke same case as a moto-X bike .2 weeks it has been stored. dont use it. use fresh fuel. iam no novice in the moto-x game. same rules will apply......also in moto-X i could use a octane booster and would put octane level up...Dont use this in your paramotor.From .. *<|:0) LAWRENCE Edited December 1, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Hi Terry Some say that you should use it in a couple of days some a couple of weeks. I have used fuel that has been in the can for about 3-4 months with no problems ,except for maybe a slight drop in power but hardly noticable Pete b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 "Gasoline stored in a tightly closed container in a cool place will stay good for at least a year. It is better if the container or gas tank is almost (95%) full. If the container or gas tank will be in the direct sun or will be heated above 80 degrees F. much of the time, add an aftermarket fuel stabilizer to the gas when you first buy it. Gasoline-oil blends for two-stroke cycle engines stored under the proper conditions will keep as well as gasoline itself." The oil additive therefore does not make any difference in storage life. "All gasoline has finite storage life. If storing gasoline longer than 6 months, you may want to use a supplement fuel preservative additive." Looks like the above follows the posts so far on this thread, metal jerry cans are excellent storage containers, plastic ones are ok for short term transportation. Stick it in your car petrol tank if you are not sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 hi another example; if petrol is left in a cars metal fuel tank e.g 5 to 6 months .when you go to start car. because of old fuel. the car wont start easy. if you put fresh fuel in metal fuel tank.the car will start more easier then then the old fuel.FROM:0) LAWRENCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryW Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 Thanks for taking the time to reply Guys. I'll think I'll end up keeping the premix for a few more weeks and maybe, if the weather improves within that time, I will be able to use it and have a December flight around the Lambourn Downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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