Re: [Paddlewise] Old White Stove Fuel

From: Joyce Family <tfj4_at_comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 06:02:35 -0500
FWIW,  I've used Coleman white gas at least that old that's been stored
either in the original gallon container or in fuel bottles, including over
the subzero winter.  In terms of disposal, either call local waste disposal
authorities or see if Boy Scout troops might want to take it off your hands.

Tom

Mitch wrote:


> I know gas goes bad (or so says my lawn mower).  What about white gas
> stove fuel (ye old Coleman fuel)?  I've got at least half a gallon of
> two year old fuel (maybe three) that's been sealed in 1 liter fuel
> bottles in my garage since it was purchased.  I'm off for a week of
> remote travel where new fuel (and new stoves) won't be available.  The
> safe thing would be to get new fuel, but what does one do with the old
> stuff?
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