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How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 12:12 pm
by Mook!
I took the boat out yesterday evening and had some problems with the engine cutting out / misfiring probably 8-10 times over the course of 3 miles or so. After swapping gas tanks (thankfully I had a freshly filled 2nd tank aboard) I did not experience this again. I'm assuming something is probably wrong with the gas. There's only about 3 gallons left in the tank, but where/how to I dump this properly?

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 12:22 pm
by whitebc
Put it in a car with THE TANK MOSTLY FULL and it will burn just fine. I had a similar problem a few years back and I put it in my truck and it was fine, never could tell a difference. just my .02

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 12:28 pm
by Sir reel
Give it to PA.... he can use it to pour down an armadillo hole!! If you haven't heard him tell that TRUE story, set down next to him when you have a chance and ask him about it. I laugh everytime I think about it. :smt005 :smt067 :smt117 :smt098 :smt082 :smt043

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 12:29 pm
by Dubble Trubble
Uh, first be SURE there is no water in the bottom of the tank before you dump it in your vehicle. From what you describe, you may have been picking up a little water or trash now and then....

Dubble :thumbup:

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 12:34 pm
by Mook!
It's pre-mix 2-stroke, and my vehicle was expensive and ain't quite paid off yet, so that's absolutely not happening, but thanks for the advice. I have a large water seperator in the line on the boat, but I do suspect the problem is water. The air vent on that tank doesn't have a good seal and it's parked outdoors, so I think some water has gotten in there in all the recent rain.

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 12:39 pm
by Sir reel
The Leon County Land Fill on the Parkway takes old motor oil, antifreeze, etc. They probably would take bad gas as well but I can't say for sure.

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 2:29 pm
by boggob
The landfill has a hazardous waste disposal area for chemicals, oils, fuels, paint, and etc. It is free, except for the drive out there. Otherwise, you could store it until the city and county get together and have a hazardous materials disposal day. It has been at the Tallahassee Mall Parking lot in the past. I think they may do it twice per year.

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Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 4:08 pm
by Barhopr
save it for your weed eater, or other 2 banger stuff

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 4:12 pm
by What a mess
Dang I was sure that some great gag answers would be in this thread what a let down.

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 4:40 pm
by whitebc
1) At a dinner table at expensive restaurant with your inlaws
2) An airplane immediately after take off
3) In an elevator going to the top floor
4) In a porta-pottie with a line waiting outside

Is this what you were looking for WAM :roll:

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 5:06 pm
by rocket
Put it your truck and roll on. It won't hurt it...it's only 3 gallons.

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 5:34 pm
by Mook!
Thanks whitebc...I was waiting for that once I realized what my topic said :-D . I'm not far from the landfill so I'll go that route if I run outta ant piles in the yard.

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 7:41 pm
by What a mess
Do you burn trash in your yard?

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 7:57 pm
by What a mess
whitebc wrote:1) At a dinner table at expensive restaurant with your inlaws
2) An airplane immediately after take off
3) In an elevator going to the top floor
4) In a porta-pottie with a line waiting outside

Is this what you were looking for WAM :roll:
If your not into buying the Lexus for your wife do it on the test drive and swear it was the salesman. :smt077

When your sure the anoying inlaw / co-worker is next in line for the restroom. :jester_1

When the Morman / Jehovah Witness is having trouble getting the hint. :smt023

If she is not as good in bed as she thinks she is and you wish she shut up so you could go to sleep. :hammer:

If the blood alcohol level drops enough for you to realize that she ain't that cute. :drnk_1 :smt058 :smt078

When you really don't want to have the inlaws stay three more days. :evil:

When the cab driver smells so bad your fart would make the cab smell better. :smt010

When you sneeze in the back of BB's boat it sure beats the hell out of crapping yourself. :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 :smt005

Re: How do I dispose of bad gas?

Posted: August 20th, 2008, 8:36 pm
by Flint River Pirate
Why don't you just pour it in a storm drain? :-D :lol: