Motorcycles & cars are sitting in garages or driveways for longer periods than in the past. So, what happens to the gasoline inside these vehicles when it stagnates for weeks or even months? Does gasoline go bad? And if so, how long can gas sit in a vehicle before it goes bad?
This article covers how to identify bad fuel as well as steps to keep gasoline fresh. In addition to advice on mitigating gasoline going bad in the first place, we discuss preparing vehicles for storage and the benefits of using fuel stabilizers.
The length of time fuel will remain useable in your gas tank is dependent on the fuel type. Regular petrol has a shelf life of three to six months, premium or high-octane fuel should last close to nine months, while diesel can last up to a year before it begins to degrade. On the other hand, organic-based Ethanol can lose its combustibility in one to three months due to oxidation and evaporation. READ MORE...
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