Fuel Question

[Kiwi Dan]

Hi Raiders,

I havent used my boat in about 3 months and the fuel tank is still half full.

Is it okay to top up the tank and continue to use it or should I empty it and start again?

Also if I should empty it, where do you empty it?

Any advice is appreciated.

[pelican]

Hi dan

Here is an old post on the same- there was a more recent one somewhere as well

http://fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.ph...amp;hl=old+fuel

Your local servo / mechanic possibly has a grease pit and would let you put it in and then a quick check for sludge in the bottom and start fresh. Some waste transfer stations or council collections will let you drop off 5l per person / car and just call it oil.

3 months- must be killing ya not getting a boat fish in.

pel

[MrGenius]

Lawn mower

As long as the tank was sealed and not left open the fuel will be fine, give it a sniff just not too much its an expensive habit

[PPSGT]

After recently rebuilding my engine, I'd strongly suggest getting rid of the old fuel.

Your local service station ( one with a mechanic ) has to have a waste oil collection bin, mine let me

drain 40 litres of 2 stroke mixed fuel for free.

Others places charge (like the local council)

If its mixed with 2 stroke definately dispose of it

If its straight unleaded it would be great for the lawn mower,

for your outboard not so good

Most of the dirtbike sites (another passtime where fuel gets left unused) say over a month is risky

with modern fuels, thats a bit harsh but three months i'd be a bit more concerned

I'd go with $50 of fresh fuel, cheap for piece of mind, and seeing fuel is the No 1 cause of engine problems

why risk it....

However I am more concerned for your general health - you havent been out fishing for 90 days+

Jason

Edited October 23, 2008 by PPSGT

[Kiwi Dan]

However I am more concerned for your general health - you havent been out fishing for 90 days+

Jason

You can sleep with ease mate, I have managed to go out fishing just not in my boat.

Isnt it a law that no keen fisho is allowed to go 90 days without fishing.

Thanks for the advice guys