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What are the tell tales of bad gas? - 07-27-2005, 04:14 PM
Hey guys, I've got two gallons of o'donnell's fuel in a hot pantry. they've been there for over two years!
Before I go out and test what should I look for?
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07-27-2005, 05:45 PM
2 years in a hot pantry? I would just throw them away, IMO

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07-27-2005, 08:08 PM
The O'Donnells would probally be yellow if it were bad. I had a half gallon that changed colors on me.
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07-27-2005, 09:52 PM
"Tell tale signs of bad gas?" he asks... Hmmm..... No friends? LOL!!!
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07-29-2005, 08:48 AM
if it's still sealed gallons I'd say it may be good still, as long as the original seal isn't broken

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07-29-2005, 12:01 PM
Tex, I checked all 3 gallons (found another one today) and there where no seals on any of them.

snakebite46, It's yellow as piss.

satoch, Thats some funny chet

Mr. Tune, I'll probaly just toss it.

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07-29-2005, 05:46 PM
Yep, o'donells that turn that yellow is now garbage.

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07-29-2005, 10:37 PM
just throw a match in each one of them and watch the fireworks. Thats the only good way to get rid of bad gas.
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