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Bad Gas - disposal? - CoyoteSpinner - 06-22-2011
And I'm not talking about the kind you get from Fish Tacos with refried beans!
I know this question can get into some environmentally iffy methods. But I'm gonna ask for input anyway. Feel free to PM a response if you don't want a public flogging.
Old gas is bad news for a 2-cycle. That I know. So - if you have some sour smelling gas, what's a good method to dispose of it? I know flushing down a drain, or ditch is bad news. Pouring on/in the ground - also bad, but will kill weeds pretty good.
One suggestion was to pour it in a barrel and burn it. My boy likes that idea a little TOO much (pyro!). So - if you have old gas and want to get rid of it so you can make new fresh gas/oil for a 2-cycle engine - what's a good approach?
Thanks for any input.
Re: [CoyoteSpinner] Bad Gas - disposal? - cpierce - 06-22-2011
Maybe call here:
http://www.recycle.slco.org/items/hhw.html
Or look for something closer to your area.
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Re: [CoyoteSpinner] Bad Gas - disposal? - KenaiKen - 06-23-2011
Coyote,
I have spent several hours researching the same topic on the internet and the general consensus seem to be to add 1/2 gallon or less of old gas to your car with a nearly full tank. The old gas will be so diluted it will not cause a problem. I found many comments where people had done this without problem. Some also suggested adding stabil to the bad gas before you put it in the vehicle.
I checked around with our local Auto parts stores and Quick lube places and they will take oil but not gas.
Hope it helps
Ken
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Re: [CoyoteSpinner] Bad Gas - disposal? - submoa - 07-08-2011
Gas is extremely dangerous if you are trying to burn it. Please do us all a favor and don't try this. I just talked to a buddy of mine who had their fire department pour five gallons into a big pile of brush for their fire training, much to most of the fireman's disapproval. When the guy was standing over 50 feet away he struck a flair to throw on it, conditions were perfect and one big explosion happened as soon as the flare was lit, not thrown mind you. Knocked everyone down, blew out windows etc. They are lucky nobody was killed. Gas is very dangerous and should never be used to start a fire.
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Re: [CoyoteSpinner] Bad Gas - disposal? - TheCarDoctor - 07-15-2011
We used to burn old gas in a 55 gallon drum out behind out shop until one day the fire department showed up and ended the fun. It probably wasn't the best idea anyway.
Like someone else mentioned, I think the best thing to do is dilute it down and run it in your vehicle(s). I've got an old truck that I burn old gas in. (Once we had a customer put some diesel in their gas tank and I pumped it out, diluted it and ran it in my truck.) If it's dirty you will want to run it through a fuel filter before you dump it in the tank. If your not comfortable putting it in your 2012 BMW you can always run it in your lawn mower!
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Re: [CoyoteSpinner] Bad Gas - disposal? - BADFISH - 07-27-2011
I would contact the Haz waste site at the dump. I think in SLC its out off of 5600 west and the 2100 south freeway just north past the lee kay gun ranges out there. if they take the stuff like old paint and fridges to recover the freon out of them, they ought to have a way of disposing of "bad" gas. although, I dont really think gas goes too bad as far as break down or "dis-assembly" of the molecules, I think it is more of a water gain so maybe running it through a dryer of some kind would help renew its usefulness. not the dryer in the basement the clothes go in to be clear but one of the fuel line moisture separators/traps that goes inline on the fuel to a motor/engine. I would pour it through a coffee filter to catch any big chunks in it though. just a thought.
what properties are you experiencing that are leading you to beleive the fuel is bad? and how old is it?
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