OT Long Term Gasoline Storage

Fletcher · 2003-07-15T07:25:07+00:00

I am interested in storing 50 -100 gallons of gasoline as part of myfamilies 72-hour survival kit. I usually keep four 5 gallon containersaround that I use for the lawn mower or whatever and every month or so Idump one in my CJ and get another fresh container so I keep them rotated.But now I am thinking about storing more and keeping it more long term.From google searches I am seeing conflicting comments about gasoline storageis safe for 3 months and up to 15 months using a stabilizer. And the nextguy says he stores gas for 2+ years without any stabilizer. I also hearthat the military using something that will help stabilize the gas for up to5 years. Does anyone know the "right" way to store gasoline and how long itcan truly be stored for? Does a different octane content make a difference?The link below is the most official info I have been able to find, the restis not backed data or has the taste of advertising.

Jul 15, 2003 22 Replies

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Kevin in San Diego 23 years ago

LOL, Y2K preparedness. That was a funny time. KH

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Dave 23 years ago

Well after 10 years of storing gas in my 70 Beetle gas tank I can say with certainty that the gas was dead!!! It had no smell and no burning ability, not even that nasty old gas smell.

8^) Not sure how the varnish was in the tank, I used fresh gas in a gas can to start and run the Beetle around.

I had used no Stabil in the gas when I parked the Beetle so it was untreated.

Your idea of cycling the gas is a good one! BUT BE CAREFUL!!!

later, dave

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