[TurboZamboni]

I have some PRI-G gas additive and wonder if metal fuel cans are better than plastic. I'm using non-ethanol, real gas.

thanks in advance.

[righttackle44]

Storing gasoline in +110 degree weather? You are actually planning to burn down your shed, if not blowing it apart. I live in Phoenix. No one I know here would keep gasoline in a shed. A five-gallon can in an insulated garage—but your plan should include a shed that is not connected to an occupied building, or an area that is free of overgrowth or trees.

[redfreedom]

I bought some gas, put it in a 30 gallon drum about 6 years ago and literally forgot about it. When I opened it, about a fourth had evaporated out the lose drum plugs. I put it in a 1959 2 cylinder John Deere that would run on anything, and it started hard, but ran fairly well, but used more fuel than usual. I added octane booster, and it started better and ran a little better.

I believe if you use a fuel stabilizer product, store the gas in a cool dry area, it would likely last 5 years or better.

A safer bet is two years, as I have left old farm trucks sit for two years and the crank right up.

[Paladin2]

"What are the best long term gas storage options("long" being 2-3 years) "

6 months.

Winter blend vs Summer blend. Sealed container with over pressure vent.

[immadashell]

Stabil

[al baby]

Anyone remember the hell I went though about my gas storage practices I don’t store it in glass sparklettes bottles

[jimbobfoster]

I had some gasoline stored for several years that I forgot about. When I opened it it was separated into water on the top and sludge on the bottom.

Using a fuel stabilizer, I think you can safely store it for about a year in good storage conditions. Without stabilizer it starts breaking down as soon as it’s stored & may bee good for several months.

I think propane can be stored almost indefinitely, but I’m not sure.

[JohnKinAK]

About a year at most with a storage additive is about all you can expect . If exposed to the high temps, the gas will lose too many of it’s lighter ends. 100 degrees for any extended time will significantly reduce storage time, probably in half. I have stored gas here in Alaska for up to 18 months without problems, but it doesn’t get any where near 100 degrees.

[McGruff]

I refilled my plastic 5 gallon containers 1 year ago along with fuel stabilizer. Just used them in my generator with no problem. Gasoline without fuel stabilizer will start gumming up within a month. Ethanol is to blame.

[count-your-change]

Gasoline stored more than a year I wouldn't use, stabilizers or not. It's not made to be stored unlike Av-gas.

[The Cajun]

I truly believe in Stabil, good for a year.
Look on Camper sites and those folks swear by it.
According to the product, you can increase the storage time to two years if you double the amount you put in per gallon.
I personally have never tried the two year thing, think 1 year of storage is enough.

[outofsalt]

You're better off rotating your supply at least once a year.
You must have some use for the stored gas which will allow rotating your supply and definitely add Stabil or PRI-G! I have been told that adding additional Stabil once a year will extend the life of gas but why not just exchange your supply? Just how big a tank are you intending to keep? I use these even though they do not have an overpressure vent, which is why the company states it is, "not recommended" for gas. The polyethylene material is the same plastic used in the 1-5 gallon jugs. The 30 or 40 gallon size is not too heavy to move with a dolly and a truck. I underfill mine by about gallon to allow for a little expansion.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23527&catid=578&clickid=searchresults
I'm glad I'm not in a place where it regularly hits 100. You might ask some local farmers for advice but if you could dig a cellar/pit in the shed, this might help.

[Lurker]

Here is how we do it. We have 5 each 5 gallon Jerry cans which we fill with premium grad gasoline. We add twice the recommended amount of Sta Bil to it. Then we rotate it every 8-12 months by using one 5 gallon can per vehicle. Just add it to a half full tank and top off with fresh gasoline.

We have never had any problems.

[Cicero]

Whatever you decide, rotate it. Add five gallons to newer end of the line and use five gallons from the older end of the line.

I’ve stored gas for chain saws for years. My experience has been that the gas just keeps getting worse and worse over the years—going back to the time before it was unleaded.

You say you have access to gas without ethanol, which is good. Gas with ethanol doesn’t work well after even a few weeks.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

Probably the best bet would be to “dig a deep BBQ pit”, put an outdoor 75-100 gallon plastic storage box in the hole, put the 5 gallon jerrycans in there with a gap in between them and the walls, and fill up the spaces and cover the cans in kitty litter. Waterproof paint some thick plywood as a cover and put a plastic tarp over that and it should be as safe as houses.

Don’t overfill. If you store more gas than that, dig another pit and start over.

[JoeFromSidney]

Don't store it for long periods. Rotate it, just as you do with your other survival supplies. When you need to refill your gas tank, pour in one of your five-gallon cans, then fill the tank up the rest of the way, and refill the can.

[Hot Tabasco]

First of all, where do you live? In the city? In the suburbs? In the country? In the north? In the south?