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JAKEFORD

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I have a 1970 Ford F250 that has not been run in about 10 years. There is about 1/4 tank of gas in it. The gas doesn't smell bad but is old.

Has anyone had any experience using old gas? It wouldn't be a big job to drain the tank but if it can be used it would eliminate disposal problems

Comments?
 
If it were me I'd drain it and use 100% fresh gas, but since it's only 1/4 tank you could prolly just top it up with fresh and be OK. You will go through a lot of fuel filters either way until all the sediments, rust, etc. are filtered out.
 
The cheapskate in me says... If you've got a good pan to drain it into and extra gas cans to hold it for a bit you could do that. Strain it into the cans using a large funnel with a paper towel or coffee filter inside. Then add it a little at a time to the tank of whatever you're driving.
 
A good friend of mine spun a wheel bearing in fresh gas to clean it and the whole pan full blew up in his face. Kerosene or diesel is much safer.
 
Back to the original question, what to do with old gas. Like it says above, if you strain it into a clean closable container, use in in 5 to 10 percent amounts in any low compression vehicle.
 
Whatever i cant make myself put back in a car goes into the lawnmower.
When a briggs engine dont accept it...throw it away..lol
 
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