Re: Does gasoline turn to "varnish" over time?

From: donald j haarmann (donald-haarmann_at_worldnet.att.net)
Date: 06/07/04 

Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2004 19:25:55 GMT

"sschumsky" <sschumsky@yahoo-dot-com.no-spam.invalid

> When gasoline sits in a tank or container for an extended poriod of
> time, it is said that it turns to "varnish". Is this true or a
> misnomer?
>

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My experience has been ... the gum that forms creates a mechanical problem.
It blocks the flow of gasoline thorough the carburetor. You can try carburetor
cleaner... however... mechanical removal may be needed.

You can buy products to stop this. "Store-X" "Stab-Bil" are common ones.
I don't know what is in them other than "petroleum distillate".

Also there are products to treat diesel fuel .... which has even bigger problems!
Algae &c.. 

-- 
donald j haarmann - independently dubious

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