bansheeigo Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 (edited) I have about two gallons of VP 110 octane gas in my Five gallon jug. I was wondering how long this gas will stay fresh? 267 Elevation........i was wondering if this would help? Thanks for your help Edited September 9, 2004 by bansheeigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICK BOY Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Just keep it sealed so it don't evaporate.I buy my race gas by the 55 gallon drum.After I fill my can,I pull my pump out and recap the drum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Just keep it sealed so it don't evaporate.I buy my race gas by the 55 gallon drum.After I fill my can,I pull my pump out and recap the drum. That's the same thing the guys at Klotz said. If you keep it sealed up it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tats4life Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Just keep it sealed so it don't evaporate.I buy my race gas by the 55 gallon drum.After I fill my can,I pull my pump out and recap the drum. ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I did read on the Klotz site that you do not want to store it (sealed or not) in a plastic container. It said that the makeup of plastic will absorb the certain particles of the fuel and it will basically go bad. If your going to store it or not use it somewhat quickly, store it in a sealed metal container. I might start buying 30 gal deals of VP. It'd be nice to have here rather than running for fuel all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandoz43 Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 What's a long period of time mean?? week, month?? I usally mix 5 gallons at a time, and sometimes the left overs might sit for a month (in a plastic container)... is that bad? I did hear that fresh race fuel will produce more HP (like 1 or 2 more HP) then "older" fuel. This was dyno tested awhile ago in atv sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightrider Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Mixed gas has a shelf life of 30 days.After 30 days the fuel will start to break down from the moisture thats been absorbed.Water will actually begin to develop in the fuel and varnish will form Gas will start to lose its octane after 7 days.A properly sealed container will slow the process,but the air thats trapped inside the drum or tank will contribute moisture and everytime you open the tank,your allowing more of that moisture/varnish to develop. A steel drum is the best container to store fuel in,but it must be kept in a controlled enviorment where drastic temp changes do not occur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philshee Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Put some Sta-Bil in it, follow the directions on the container, that will keep it from going bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeBrian Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Those VP drums are the way to go.Keep them in the garage or barn to keep them cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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