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How long does petrol take to go off?

How long does petrol take to go off?

fluff
Senior Member
688
04-05-2017, 07:58 AM
#1
Afternoon all.

Now I'm not using the LS anywhere near as much as I used to, and reacon on doing about 1,000 to 1,500 miles a year ish, it means that I'm not going to be putting much petrol in it. As it happens I have now had a quarter of a tank in it for well over a month now. I was just wondering if petrol went off after a period of time.

Also, is it worth filling right up from empty when I refill or should I just stick the odd tenner in it as it's not going to be used much?

Thanks.

Jim.
fluff
04-05-2017, 07:58 AM #1

Afternoon all.

Now I'm not using the LS anywhere near as much as I used to, and reacon on doing about 1,000 to 1,500 miles a year ish, it means that I'm not going to be putting much petrol in it. As it happens I have now had a quarter of a tank in it for well over a month now. I was just wondering if petrol went off after a period of time.

Also, is it worth filling right up from empty when I refill or should I just stick the odd tenner in it as it's not going to be used much?

Thanks.

Jim.

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
04-05-2017, 08:05 AM
#2
As far as I know petrol dose go off, we use a petrol generator down at the horse and when we tried to use it after 5 months without using it, it would not start. put in fresh petrol and it started first time.

also I would just put in the odd tenner when you wanted to use it, then you could always fill up a petrol can with fresh petrol and put some in if it wont start.

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
04-05-2017, 08:05 AM #2

As far as I know petrol dose go off, we use a petrol generator down at the horse and when we tried to use it after 5 months without using it, it would not start. put in fresh petrol and it started first time.

also I would just put in the odd tenner when you wanted to use it, then you could always fill up a petrol can with fresh petrol and put some in if it wont start.


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

fluff
Senior Member
688
04-05-2017, 08:09 AM
#3
Thanks Moley. Will run it down and stick in £20 worth of V-Power. That should keep it happy. £20 doesn't go very far in that tank.
fluff
04-05-2017, 08:09 AM #3

Thanks Moley. Will run it down and stick in £20 worth of V-Power. That should keep it happy. £20 doesn't go very far in that tank.

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
04-05-2017, 08:09 AM
#4
Petrol will go off but the biggest worry is it eating the fuel pump plus your better off draining off all the pipes carrying the fuel as well.
Lexusboy
04-05-2017, 08:09 AM #4

Petrol will go off but the biggest worry is it eating the fuel pump plus your better off draining off all the pipes carrying the fuel as well.

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
04-05-2017, 08:11 AM
#5
id just fill up as and when you need to mate, will hopefully save you cash in the long run, rather than filing it all up and then thinking i needed that cash and they dont take petrol in exchange for food at tesco so keep the money in your pocket rather than giving bp or whoever all your hard earned at least it will be in your account earning you what little interest we get instead of them.
i think petrol is ok for at least a few months but not 100% sure on it lifespan but it has all the additives to preserve it so you shouldnt get too much problems if any at all.
is300_dino
04-05-2017, 08:11 AM #5

id just fill up as and when you need to mate, will hopefully save you cash in the long run, rather than filing it all up and then thinking i needed that cash and they dont take petrol in exchange for food at tesco so keep the money in your pocket rather than giving bp or whoever all your hard earned at least it will be in your account earning you what little interest we get instead of them.
i think petrol is ok for at least a few months but not 100% sure on it lifespan but it has all the additives to preserve it so you shouldnt get too much problems if any at all.

fluff
Senior Member
688
04-05-2017, 08:18 AM
#6
Thanks again for your advice. Irony is a funny thing. The biggest car I have, with the biggest engine, has so far, proved the cheapist to run, by far.
fluff
04-05-2017, 08:18 AM #6

Thanks again for your advice. Irony is a funny thing. The biggest car I have, with the biggest engine, has so far, proved the cheapist to run, by far.

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