sneakattak88
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How can I tell if my race fuel is still good? It's been out in shed since spring , and nothing frozen,( no water) how long does this stuff last? It's in a plastic drum.
My best guess it's 1.5 years old.
My best guess it's 1.5 years old.
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If it was sealed and in a cool place at all time it is still good.
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Has the color of the fuel changed?
If it has it's degraded (reacted With oxygen) and could at best be mixed 50/50 With Premium. Had a drum of Sunoco (blue fuel) stored for 1.5-2 years, partly full, it turned brownish, sled would hardly start, had to blend in some fresh Premium in the gas tank.
OBS!!!! - When it degrades the octane is gone as well.
Good color and it's all good.
If it has it's degraded (reacted With oxygen) and could at best be mixed 50/50 With Premium. Had a drum of Sunoco (blue fuel) stored for 1.5-2 years, partly full, it turned brownish, sled would hardly start, had to blend in some fresh Premium in the gas tank.
OBS!!!! - When it degrades the octane is gone as well.
Good color and it's all good.
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it needed to be stored in a metal drum, not plastic. i took all the race gas out of my sled and put it back in the metal drum at the end of the yr. race gas is good for 2 yrs after opening if stored in a metal container. it will start to lose it's octane after one month in a plastic container. there is a forumla for octane loss but i don't have it, sorry.
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What makes race fuel smell so intoxicating ?
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It's psychological..... it's you knowing how much more boost Your motor can take on that fumes..... and the adrenaline reward/rush you're in for cranking up the boost... LOL
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rxrider said:
Well said
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It just smells so delicious.. Lol
