Rock_Steady Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 How long does petrol last for? I only ask as I have had a car sat for 7 months on the drive as I have been slowly bringing it back to its former glory. That petrol (99 oct) has been in there since Christmas. Is it still o.k? I've heard it can go off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 It can crystallize in the fuel lines, when it evaporates but 8 months is border line. Depends on how much was in there, Should be OK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I was told it has a 6wk shelf life, it will have lowered in octane level but will still be usable, best to top up as soon as you get chance, maybe throw some redex/ octane booster in the tank This common on bikes as they stand a lot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys. There's about a quarter of a tank in there. I only ask as it is a little hesitant to start and feels a little slouchy under load. Reminds me of what it was like when I put 95 oct in. Not so good. I think i'll drain the tank and put some fresh jungle juice in tonight. Edited August 11, 2014 by Rock_Steady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I would just top it up, I use a fuel stabiliser in the tank on my bike over winter It will feel sluggish as it's on a low octane fuel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks guys. There's about a quarter of a tank in there. I only ask as it is a little hesitant to start and feels a little slouchy under load. Reminds me of what it was like when I put 95 oct in. Not so good. I think i'll drain the tank and put some fresh jungle juice in tonight. Throw in some octane booster as GIXXERUK said and run it about 2000 RPM and draw it through also put in a can of Wynns injector clean from Halfrauds, should do the trick. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) well, I threw in some octane booster and it's seems to have done the trick. I drove it until all the petrol had run out, got the petrol light, filled it up and it runs just fine. One thing I noticed though it's idling too high about 1100. That's because I fiddled with the AFM so I'll have to fiddle it back. Thanks once again guys, you're a bunch of jedis!! Edited August 12, 2014 by Rock_Steady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 well, I threw in some octane booster and it's seems to have done the trick. I drove it until all the petrol had run out, got the petrol light, filled it up and it runs just fine. One thing I noticed though it's idling too high about 1100. That's because I fiddled with the AFM so I'll have to fiddle it back. Thanks once again guys, you're a bunch of jedis!! Stick in some Wynns Injector clean in this tank, put the whole bottle in and you will notice the difference as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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