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Old 09-12-2006, 11:17 AM
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Hi all, I was just looking through my shed and found some model technic fuel 10%. Its gone like misty and gone a bit darker yellow. I've got a new car and haven't yet started it and was gunna use this fuel to break it in. Do you think i should use it or chuck it

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Chuck it. I have used fuel that has been over 5 years old but if it was in your shed, and has turned colors and has a mist to it that it shouldnt have then it probably was contaminated at some point in time. I would not use it but this is up to you.

It's much better just to buy new fuel.
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Here's a couple of pics, what you think?
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Chuck it, or save it for some other use. Definately don't use it to run in a new engine!

It's not worth risking a new engine for...
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Save it to clean parts with.
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or set it on fire
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use for parts cleaner
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Looks like one of your buddies used it to releive himself in during a party!
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Definetly dont use it in any engine.
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use it for after shave
if you think it might have water in it put it in the freezer for a day and the water will freeze then you will know

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