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Yes, gasoline starts to go bad when it is about 1 month old. After 6 months you should not burn it in an engine unless you have put a fuel stabilizer in it. In that case it will be usable for about 8 months. This is also important with small gasoline engines on lawnmowers for example. Bad or old gasoline can damage a small engine very easily.
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What causes gasoline to go bad?
There are many things that can cause gasoline to go bad. Time (decrease in volatility), oxidation, or water contamination are all culprits.
What color is bad gasoline?
Gasoline will turn an orange color when it goes bad and it will also have a foul odor. New gasoline is a clear with a slight tan color.
How long can gasoline be kept in a can or car tank?
I used to be a firefighter and we would throw our gasoline out after 90 days. Gasoline starts to go bad after 30 days. I do know that the scent changes when the gasoline no longer becomes usable. If you use a fuel stabilizer it will last about 6 months.
Is gasoline bad for animals?
yes
Is grilling with gasoline bad?
yes
Does gasoline go stale?
Yes, gasoline will go stale if it is left out for a certain amount of time. I HOPE SO WITH PRICES AT 3.50 A GAL. THE OIL COMPANIES NEED TO SET ON SOME STALE GAS...BUT THE ANSWER IS YES. IT WILL GO BAD SETTING AROUNG A LONG TIME.
What can happen if you put 4 month old stored gasoline into a car?
Nothing. 4 month old gasoline is still good enough to use. Gasoline starts to go bad after 1 month but can be used up to 6 months after it was refined.
Does bad gasoline make a ford f150 hard to start It was starting fine before the gasoline was put in?
Sure.
What should I do as I have Bad gasoline in my BMW motorcycle?
drain your tank
Good effect and bad effect of gasoline?
Gasoline is good for cars and bad for drinking. Lots of people inhale the chemicals and are sent to a vet because they could show characteristics of an animal
What does bad gasoline smell like?
Bad gasoline typically has a strong, unpleasant odor that can be described as sour or off-putting, often with a hint of a chemical or rotten smell. This can indicate contamination or the presence of additives that have degraded over time. Fresh gasoline has a sharp, pungent aroma, while bad gasoline may have a more muted or rancid scent. If gasoline smells unusual or significantly different from its normal scent, it may be wise to avoid using it.
What causes the motor to miss in my 1986 ford f250 fuel injection?
is this a gasoline or diesel engine if it is diesel you have a bad injector, or the fuel pump is bad if it is a gasoline engine, you could have a bad injector, a bad spark plug,bad plug leads, timing is wrong,bad ignition points or bad distributor cap those are a few to start with
