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Old 02-25-2005, 08:51 PM
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i bought a gallon of nitro fuel allmost two years ago and only have used half a gallon. it has been stored in a cool place and has not been opened for allmost a year. will it be ok to use or dump and buy new stuff. thanks for all you input...
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I'd dump it and start with fresh fuel..
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Unless I go through the whole jug before MY renewal date....I always buy new gas after 3 months.
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Old 02-27-2005, 05:43 AM
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Originally posted by big dog1
i bought a gallon of nitro fuel allmost two years ago and only have used half a gallon. it has been stored in a cool place and has not been opened for allmost a year. will it be ok to use or dump and buy new stuff. thanks for all you input...
question . if u put the fuel in the cabinet or table maybe its still gud.. if u leave it on the cement and for 2yrs its no good coz it builds up moisture.

if u want to be sure just buy a new fuel.
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thanks for the info i ordered new stuff this weekend. three months wow.. thought it would last longer than that.
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it was in a a cabinet in a garage but the outside temps have fluctuated from 20 below to 90 above (last summer) i just did not have time to use it up. (i work too much) i ordered quart bottles this time. once i open one ill be sure to use it up. im sure unopened ones will last a while.
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