Old premix

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g3gordo77

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I aquired a boat with 8 year old gas premixed with Yamalube 2M. I drained the fuel out, and checked the tank a fuel lines, I saw no obvious issues from the old fuel. The fuel itself appears to be fine. Is it possible the premixed fuel would remain good for that long?


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robert graham

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Re: Old premix

Don't use it!...Save it to pour on yellow jacket nests or similar uses. Install a fuel/water separator type canister filter on your transom to catch any water/trash/debris that may still be in the fuel tank or lines.
 
nwcove

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Re: Old premix

it cant even smell like gas anymore, dont even consider using it in any combustion engine, and at the very least, install a filter (see thru) as close to the motor as is possible . (hopefully your carb isnt gummed up, but if it starts....with new fuel, a splash of seafoam in the tank might be a good plan)
 
fucawi

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Re: Old premix

2% acetone added will see it good to burn
 
Bob_VT

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Re: Old premix

I would suggest you now have fuel for the lawnmower...... I would not risk running it in an outboard if it is questionable at all. think about what is worth more money..... a mower or an outboard.
 
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