The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Preventing Stale Fuel Damage https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:42:33 +0000 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:56:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=80757 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : I&#039;ve never had any issues...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153675&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153675 Author: krow
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 6:56pm

I've never had any issues with the high octane stuff but certainly had some 91 go off after lots of months.]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:56:14 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153675&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153675 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : Tzer wrote:Was told by mechanic...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153661&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153661 Author: Blue Asparagus
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 6:36pm

Originally posted by Tzer Tzer wrote:

Was told by mechanic that if the fuel was unused for some time siphon some of in the car and top up using 86 to bring the octane rating up

sorry bro I doubled up on what you said.Embarrassed
]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:36:55 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153661&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153661 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : Sufishent wrote:There...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153579&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153579 Author: smelli
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 3:13pm

Originally posted by Sufishent Sufishent wrote:


Gull fuel is NOT recommended for use in a marine environment - this from Gull website: http://www.gull.co.nz/assets/Uploads/ETHTIPS.pdf - please note point 4


Correct when like the article says it is for there force 10 & 96 not suitable for outboards --- can ONLY use 91 fuel from Gull in boats....
]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 15:13:29 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153579&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153579 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : Sufishent Use of Gull Force 10...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153567&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153567 Author: Jet_ski_fisher
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 2:32pm

Sufishent Use of Gull Force 10 and Gull Regular Plus in
boat engines and outboard motors is not
recommended. ... we use 91 and thing's are fine. there was one mercury boat owner that was using 10 and hate to see what his engine would be like to run on it..
]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:32:16 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153567&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153567 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : I have often used fairly old fuel,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153564&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153564 Author: Big -Dave
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 2:24pm

I have often used fairly old fuel, sometimes up tyo a year old and never had a problem.
Maybe I have been lucky.
Never run my motors hard out for any length of time,
never had hard starting
always run a water seperator and check it after a short run if the boat has been sitting for ages.

So apart from water, what exactly are the problems you expect to encounter using old fuel?

I have heard of cars refusing to start on old fuel, but then going as soon as new fuel is put in.

I had an old telstar sitting in my drive for 2 years, put a battery in it, started it up no worries, and took it for a drive, no lack of power, no rough running...

When I had older 2 smokes they ran on old fuel just fine.

]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:24:11 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153564&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153564 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : There was a thread on this a while...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153537&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153537 Author: Sufishent
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 12:46pm

There was a thread on this a while ago - http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/ethanol-blended-fuel_topic52373.html

Gull fuel is NOT recommended for use in a marine environment - this from Gull website: http://www.gull.co.nz/assets/Uploads/ETHTIPS.pdf - please note point 4]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:46:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153537&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153537 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : Have heard Gull fuel has higher...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153522&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153522 Author: Orky
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 11:59am

Have heard Gull fuel has higher octane than Marsden Point varieties even though it's marketed in the same ratings although has higher ethanol content. Be carefull with older motors/fuel systems as it can be hard on o-rings, hoses, primer bulbs etc. Some US marinas wont sell any fuel with ethanol content. Have seen postings on US websites of people driving miles to find old school fuel for their beloved two strokes but I guess it's still dirt cheap compared to what we're stuck with! ]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:59:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153522&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153522 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : Had the same problems with...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153519&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153519 Author: Arch
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 11:55am

Had the same problems with my boat. Bought it 2nd hand but after a full service. Took it home and launched it for a tootle just to see if it floated and steered the right way. All those little things. Next went fishing in some depth and the bloody thing conked out on the way home. The air was bluer than the water. Re-started and barely idled home with the odd purge with the choke to kick some life into it.
Booked in for another service which was late in happening.(like never). Finally the motor started doing it's thing properly and is now running sweet as.
I put it down to stale gas. But a motor dying on a trip is far worse than not kicking into life at the ramp.
Change your fuel.
Doesn't get a chance to go stale now.
 
]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:55:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153519&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153519 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : if I can offer one thing guys...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153514&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153514 Author: Blue Asparagus
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 11:38am

if I can offer one thing guys and that is to top off your tanks pure and simple, leave them half empty or is that half full they condensate, now the last time the boat was out i drained off some for the truck and filled with new stuff, worked a charm.]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:38:08 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153514&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153514 <![CDATA[Preventing Stale Fuel Damage : Fuel could be causing motor...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153511&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153511 Author: letsgetem
Subject: 80757
Posted: 22 Jul 2012 at 11:22am

Fuel could be causing motor problems. This fills me with horror, and anger. This needs to be researched properly and made known.  ]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:22:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80757&PID=1153511&title=preventing-stale-fuel-damage#1153511