Hi,
yeah how long can gas keep in jerry can that'll be stored in a cool, dark area (garage). I'm not planning on using fuel stabilisers. Also, do octane levels matter? Will higher octane petrol last longer?
thanks!
How long can petrol last in a jerry can?
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Why no stabilizer?
With Stabilizer, they say to use it in 6 months, I've gone longer.
Without stabilizer they say 30 days, but I've gone a little longer than that.
The problem is the gas, without stabilizer, loses the most volatile parts first, leaving behing a much lower quality product.
I wouldn't go more than 45 days on it. If you intend on using it in your lawn mower, you could go longer, but I wouldn't put old gas in my motorcycle. I like riding, not walking.
With Stabilizer, they say to use it in 6 months, I've gone longer.
Without stabilizer they say 30 days, but I've gone a little longer than that.
The problem is the gas, without stabilizer, loses the most volatile parts first, leaving behing a much lower quality product.
I wouldn't go more than 45 days on it. If you intend on using it in your lawn mower, you could go longer, but I wouldn't put old gas in my motorcycle. I like riding, not walking.
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