2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

[Fervbob]

I have a few gallons of 50:1 fuel w/ outboard oil that I won't be needing anymore. There is some Stabil in the fuel can also. I wondered if I could add this to the fuel tank on my 1999 Mazda pickup, say a gallon or two at a time after refueling the truck so that it will be fairly diluted. Anyone know a reason why this would be a bad idea? I'd hate to dispose of this fuel if I can still put it to use. Thanks!

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

I have been putting the "dregs" in my vehicles bit by bit for the last 30 years or so. Do it that way and you will be fine!!!!

 

[dajohnson53]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

I have a few gallons of 50:1 fuel w/ outboard oil that I won't be needing anymore. There is some Stabil in the fuel can also. I wondered if I could add this to the fuel tank on my 1999 Mazda pickup, say a gallon or two at a time after refueling the truck so that it will be fairly diluted. Anyone know a reason why this would be a bad idea? I'd hate to dispose of this fuel if I can still put it to use. Thanks!

I don't claim to be an expert, but I've done it on my pickup. But mine is older and carbureted. I think last time I did it I put 4-5 gallons of 50:1 into a 10 or so gallons of plain gas, so it was close to 150:1 Noticed nothing different.

By the way, the Stabil is a non issue. It is intended to be used for any gasoline vehicle.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

Actually acts as an upper cylinder lubricant to a certain extent.

 

[45Auto]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

After hurricane Katrina, I drove my 97 Saturn (fuel injected 4 cyl) for 3 weeks on the 35 gallons of 50:1 that was in my boat. That was 3 years ago and it still gets 31 MPG around town, 38 MPG on the highway. Never could tell any difference.

 

[Fervbob]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

Looks like pretty unanimous concurrence, then! I will make good use of this can of gas in my truck. Thanks to all of you who responded.

 

[pecheux]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

Looks like pretty unanimous concurrence, then! I will make good use of this can of gas in my truck. Thanks to all of you who responded.

I dump 50:1 left overs in my Nissan also ... without problems ... since oil weakens gas I fill up with high test when using the mixture.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

Looks like pretty unanimous concurrence, then! I will make good use of this can of gas in my truck. Thanks to all of you who responded.

At the price it is you can not just throw it away !!!!

 

[mthieme]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

I have old Farmall tractors which of course were designed back in the days of unleaded fuel which of course is no longer available. I add a few ounces of oil to the tank to lubricate the valves.

 

[Doh]

Re: 2 stroke mixed fuel usable in autos?

I was a "Farm Mechanic'" now I sell cars. I always run mixed gas in my Briggs and Stratton, lawn mower. And I have run it in my truck, Generator, etc..

I have even run fuel that customer have filled Diesel vehicles up with Gas. Only if my Gas Tank is atleast 3/4's full of Gas I have topped up with the Diesel/Gas mixture.