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Old 02-16-2009, 08:21 PM
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i have run byrons, sidewinder, o'donnel.
seams the o'donnell just starts to look old fast (gets darker).
whats the shelf life?
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Depends on how its stored. If stored in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight, it will store for quite some time. I have some fuel over one year old stored in AC in a cabinet and it runs just fine. Temp changes, humidity along with sunlight will affect the fuel over time.
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werks fuel does the same thing.. i the color turns to brown after a few months or if it is stored in direct sunlight
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