Fresh gasoline (not older than 30 days) burns better than stale gasoline. Using fresh gasoline will maximize your equipment’s performance.
Old fuel creates a residue that can build up and clog the tiny ports inside the carburetor, making an engine hard or impossible to start, or causing it to run poorly. Also, if the fuel contains ethanol, as most now do, it will tend to attract water over time (particularly in a high humidity environment), making it less combustible.
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But you can keep your gasoline fresh longer and avoid these problems by using a fuel stabilizer additive, such as Sta-Bil®.
Fuel stabilizer should be mixed with gasoline the same day you buy the fuel. Mixed properly, it can extend the life of fuels and prevent carburetor fuel delivery clogging. For best results when using gasoline stabilizers, carefully follow the directions printed on the fuel stabilizer container.
