When is it stale?

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Re: When is it stale?

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FastEddieB wrote:I have several cans of 93 octane ethanol-free mogas that have been sitting for up to 6 months. I had an extended period of “down time” due to personal reasons, though back in the saddle now.

My strategy recently has been to buy some fresh ethanol-free mogas and use it to mix with whatever “stale” fuel that’s been sitting when I fuel the plane. The resulting 50/50 mix should be fresh enough overall.

Not advocating for that, just putting my procedure out there for discussion.
Yeah, I was thinking about doing that as well, or as MrMorden suggested, just dumping a few gallons of 100 LL as a octane booster - that would work.
On the other hand, I can use the old gas in my car so nothing really is lost - will make for a very happy car engine :D
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Re: When is it stale?

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FastEddieB wrote:I have several cans of 93 octane ethanol-free mogas that have been sitting for up to 6 months. I had an extended period of “down time” due to personal reasons, though back in the saddle now.

My strategy recently has been to buy some fresh ethanol-free mogas and use it to mix with whatever “stale” fuel that’s been sitting when I fuel the plane. The resulting 50/50 mix should be fresh enough overall.

Not advocating for that, just putting my procedure out there for discussion.
I agree Eddie, good plan.
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