Spoiled fuel while mixing 2-stroke

kdband · 2017-02-27T10:17:36+00:00

So not paying proper attention, I managed to add chainsaw-oil rather than 2-stroke oil to 5 litres of unleaded petrol. I spotted the mistake as I went to put the lid back on the incorrectly opened chainsaw-oil, so I haven't actually tried to use it. I expect that the fuel I mixed is useless, but not really knowing anything about it I thought it worth checking first. Assuming it is spoiled, what's the best way of getting rid of it, or should I save it to light next years bonfire? Do I need to dispose of the fuel-can too, or can I reuse that once it's empty?

Feb 27, 2017 21 Replies

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ARW 9 years ago

About 6 weeks. And the cat I had at the time used to jump into bed at night and try to lick my face.

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Dave Liquorice 9 years ago

Which is why I suggested adding 25% of the normal amount of 2 stroke oil as well and making sure it ran OK.

The organics (if present) will still gum up the rings etc...

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