Expert recommendations on how long oil diluted with gasoline can be stored
Motor oil is used to operate various equipment, including oil diluted with gasoline.
In order not to spoil the engine with an expired or lost quality product, you need to know the specific content of such a mixture and the duration of its storage.
We will tell you in this article how to properly and for how long you can store oil diluted with gasoline.
Content
Shelf life of diluted product
A combination of oil and gasoline is used to improve its properties and increase combustion efficiency.
The peculiarity of long-term storage of such a compound is possible delamination.. The solution to the problem is pre-shaking before filling. The longer a fuel compound is stored, the more its quality decreases. It is believed that such changes will be noticeable even after 2 months.
With even longer storage for six months to a year, the characteristics will become even worse, since the additives included in the technical fluid begin to disintegrate, oil begins to precipitate, and gasoline evaporates, especially in cases where the container does not have a sealed lid .
The use of such a mixture will already be associated with the risk of equipment damage. If the oil has not yet been combined with gasoline and is in an airtight container, it can be stored for up to 5 years.
Conditions
The fuel mixture must be stored under a number of conditions. This is necessary to preserve the qualities and properties of the product as reliably as possible.
To the content rules oils mixed with gasoline include:
- protection from sunlight and light;
- lack of contact with air;
- exclusion of contact with water;
- packaging tightness;
- being in stable temperature conditions with an indicator of about +15°C;
- protection from accidental ingress of dust, foreign objects, etc.
Even if the most suitable storage conditions for the fuel mixture are created, its quality will decrease over time.
Where to keep it?
Technical fluids must be stored in accordance with safety precautions and in suitable conditions. The place allocated for them must be inaccessible to children.
It is not advisable to leave the fuel mixture in the tank of the equipment. If gasoline and oil are not drained when sending the equipment for storage, then contact of this liquid with engine elements will continue.
This can lead to the formation of sediment on parts, delamination of the product with the formation of a suspension. All this may negatively affect it in the future, when starting the engine.
The duration of storage also depends on the initial quality of both technical fluids used. It is not recommended to prepare the mixture in advance..
What happens if you use an expired mixture?
Manufacturers generally recommend that gasoline diluted with oil be used for a specified short period of time. This is due to the fact that during storage the performance characteristics of the fuel mixture decrease.
If you plan to keep the product for a long time, it is advisable to monitor its condition.. If there is a significant change, it is not advisable to use the mixture, as this can cause engine breakdowns and lead to other undesirable consequences.
You can check the quality of the mixture in various ways: from purely visual inspection to chemical analysis. If there is any doubt about the product, it should not be used.
Video on the topic of the article
The features of storing the mixture are described in more detail in the video:
Conclusion
Storing motor oil diluted with gasoline requires very responsible organization. Any violations can jeopardize the serviceability of equipment, lead to breakdowns and costly repairs.
