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Originally Posted by maxthecollie
Has it not evaporated?
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Take a while to evaporate from a closed container!
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Originally Posted by gynn
Does petrol in jerry cans go off over time? Turns to a gooey mess, perhaps?
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I doubt it. In a jerry can there should be no problem:
Good quality gasoline should be stable almost indefinitely if stored properly. Such storage should be in an airtight container, to prevent oxidation or water vapors mixing, and at a stable cool temperature, to reduce the chance of the container leaking. When gasoline is not stored correctly, gums and solids may accumulate resulting in "stale fuel". The presence of these degradation products in fuel tank, lines, and carburetor or fuel injection components, make it harder to start the engine. Upon the resumption of regular vehicle usage, though, the buildups should eventually be cleaned up by the flow of fresh petrol.
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