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12-14-2021, 12:47 PM
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Is a fuel shutoff enough for short term storage?
I've been given so many pieces of equipment with gummed up carburetors that I've become paranoid with leaving fuel anywhere near a carburetor for an extended period. Once I'm done using equipment I drain/siphon the gas then let it run dry, even if I'll be using it again soon.
But this is getting tedious, would it be ok to just put an inline fuel shutoff and just shut it off and run it dry between uses? Of course that would still leave the fuel in the tank that could start to break down if left too long. I understand it's best to drain and run dry for long term storage, but what about short term between uses? Thoughts? 
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12-14-2021, 02:54 PM
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True I could do that, if I can find a station selling it for a decent price. Most want 30-50 cents MORE per gallon for the ethanol free gas.
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12-14-2021, 03:28 PM
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One thing I don't understand is how my neighbor can just leave gas in all his stuff for months on-end and never have any issues they fire right up. Even his string trimmers. And I know for a fact he doesn't use ethanol-free gas or fuel stabilizers...
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12-14-2021, 05:32 PM
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I purchase my fuel @ high volume stations, 35 to 50 gallons at a time.
I leave it in some equipment only used once a year and have never had a problem. But after a year, I have found it goes skunky. A fuel shut off will work well for anything less than a year, would be a good rule of thumb. Around here RV gas goes near a dollar a gallon more, and they don't sell much of it. I wouldn't venture to guess just how many months or longer it sits in the tanks before it is sold.  Just my findings your situations may be different.
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12-14-2021, 06:06 PM
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I think I'll install some shutoffs on all my equipment and run it dry each time. Then like drain it after a few months like George suggests. I've read you can add old gas to your car tank and it's fine as long as it's mixed with fresh gas. I guess cars aren't as picky about fuel quality...
I guess my next question would be, where is the best place to put a shutoff on my 2155? The fuel line comes out from under the dash and right into the fuel filter, not alot of room to add anything. And it has a heat wrap since it's close to the engine.
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12-14-2021, 06:10 PM
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$.30 to $.50 a gallon more is.........PEANUTS, as compared to the time, money, and aggravation to clean, repair and adjust fuel problems. I'll gladly pay that any day.
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12-14-2021, 06:31 PM
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Ah ha...... Give all your stuff to your neighbor. Problem solved! 
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12-14-2021, 08:06 PM
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