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Old 12-02-2020, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by The Deputy
Yes, anymore, the shelf life of fuel is about three months. Order fuel for our fleet 150 vehicles, 12500 gallons every three weeks, and talk with the fuel supplier often...and he said...three months...use it...or you'll see issues. With the covid stopdown, we added an additive to the gas underground tank, but the diesel had to be polished (cleaned) and have an additive...at the tune of 5000.00 dollars.

That's why you should go to high volume stations. Mom and pop stations don't see the turnover and odds are...you'll get old fuel...and get worse gas mileage or notice running issues.

Always start with new fuel.
I've definitely learned the importance of fresh, potent fuel. I've also become more of believer in fuel additives since they do work to keep fuel fresh longer, even up to 12 months.
I've used an additive, Marvel/Mystery Oil in Oil and Gasoline for a BMW that was sitting for 8months and it worked wonders for injectors/valves and in the oil, helped with a quiet start ups by "un-seizing" chain tensioner.

Thank you for your insight. That's real, practical knowledge from experience.
 
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