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Originally Posted by Ryland
Gasoline does seem to last longer in a gas can or car gas tank then it does in a lawn mower or motorcycle gas tank, I suspect part of it is the more stable temperature and better seals.
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You understand what I said about a vented fuel tank.
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I have "fixed" countless motorcycles, mopeds, lawn mowers and snow blowers by replacing the "year old" gas.
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I have fixed many lawnmowers, blowers, etc. with gunked-up carb reservoirs. The residue left from evaporated gas is like varnish. Once there is crud is in the carb, the engine ain't gonna run.
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In motorcycle owners manuals they always say to store the motorcycle with either a full or an empty gas tank, never half way or worse 1/8 full because you have a lot of surface area for moisture to condense and a lot of air space for vapors to form and escape.
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The same thing applies to all gas powered engines.
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A friend of mine who owns a motorcycle shop once said that fuel injection will kill his business because the sealed fuel systems nearly eliminate fuel related issues.
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He understands that. I do, and you do, too.
