Does C16 fuel go stale??

[ChipBeck]

Gentlemen,

As I start loading up to head to GT Speed Day in Mojave I wondered if the two sealed 5 gallon cans of VP Racing C16 leaded gasoline I have are still OK or should I throw them out. They are at least a year old and maybe two years old plus I don't know how old they were when I bought them from the dealer. The cans have never been opened if that makes any difference. Does this stuff ever go bad and if so how long does it take? Thanks.

Chip

 

[Mullet]

I've been told they are fine for at least a year if they have been in a garage that isn't crazy hot.

Go to the VP site and there is a FAQ entry that says they have tested some that was 5-6? years old and it was fine.

 

[BIGFOOT]

Chip
I have been told it lasts almost indefinitely if sealed but I would just pour int your pickup truck to be safe.
As long as its unleaded,..assuming truck isn't diesel.
Truck will be less discriminating in its palate than GT.
I have also been told racing fuels usually have no stabilizer added so thats why I would not trust it.
I don't know if that is accurate but it's better safe than sorry.

 

[Indy GT]

Chip-
I side with Mullet on this. I think your C16 will be fine for your GT engine...

 

[ChipBeck]

Chip, I have been told it lasts almost indefinitely if sealed but I would just pour int your pickup truck to be safe. As long as its unleaded,..assuming truck isn't diesel.

C16 is loaded with lead so my GT (which is my only cat-less car) is the sole vehicle I can use it in. Great suggestion about looking on the VP web site. Thanks.

Chip

 

[steved57]

Good Luck Chip and have a great time

 

[2112]

Considering what bad fuel can do to an engine, I would not use it if not 100% sure. I am sure you can find a home for it somewhere.

Just my 2 cents :rolleyes

I have been known to pump out a lot of otherwise good fuel on my boat to not risk hurting the incredibly expensive motors.

 

[Mullet]

If in doubt just dump it in and leave it on your pump gas setting. It will be fine.

 

[BlackICE]

Maybe you can get someone at VP on the phone. In most cases I would say sealed in a can for 2 years it is OK, but in the AZ heat, ???

If you can't burn it in your car it is considered toxic waste by the EPA! :thumbsdow

 

[Ed Sims]

If the fuel is in a metal can & out of extreme heat & sun I feel up to 1 year is ok. Plastic containers out of the sun I will go 3 months.

Ed

 

[JJayB]

Depends on who you ask. Sunoco says their race fuel is good for 6 mos to a year with proper storage. 76 says with ideal conditions up to a year and a half.

Willow Springs raceway is less than 20 miles from Mojave and usually carries 110 VP but it's a good idea to call ahead.

 

[BlackICE]

Depends on who you ask. Sunoco says their race fuel is good for 6 mos to a year with proper storage. 76 says with ideal conditions up to a year and a half.

Willow Springs raceway is less than 20 miles from Mojave and usually carries 110 VP but it's a good idea to call ahead.

GTED sent me this info

Just spoke with Willow Spring, they sell 91 unleaded, 100 unleaded and 110 leaded; also, for Fridays, the fuel station is open until 10pm. Therefore, in the evening, we simply drive up to the gate and tell the guard we need to go in to get fuel.... 15 minutes from Mariah Country Inn.

 

[ChipBeck]

Split the difference.

Gentlemen,

I bought two new 5 gallon cans of fresh VP C-16. I put one new can and one of my old cans in my GT's fuel tank. The sealed cans were in my air conditioned storage room so they should be good, especially when mixed 50/50 with brand new C-16. And if that doesn't work, I can always rebuild my motor again. :willy

Chip

 

[nota4re]

GTED sent me this info

Just spoke with Willow Spring, they sell 91 unleaded, 100 unleaded and 110 leaded; also, for Fridays, the fuel station is open until 10pm.

Although octane is perhaps the most important attribute, you should also be asking about the brand of fuel that they are selling so that you can look up specific gravity and compare that to the specific gravity that your car was tuned with. In a nutshell, specific gravity differences will cause your car to run richer or leaner.

Regarding Tom's event on Saturday - We will have at least 15 gallons of C16 (leaded) fuel unspoken for if anyone is interested. I'll be there Friday afternoon to drop off fuel for Tom, Richard, and Rick and will bring the extra fuel with me.

 

[ChipBeck]

Although octane is perhaps the most important attribute, you should also be asking about the brand of fuel that they are selling so that you can look up specific gravity and compare that to the specific gravity that your car was tuned with. In a nutshell, specific gravity differences will cause your car to run richer or leaner.

Regarding Tom's event on Saturday - We will have at least 15 gallons of C16 (leaded) fuel unspoken for if anyone is interested. I'll be there Friday afternoon to drop off fuel for Tom, Richard, and Rick and will bring the extra fuel with me.

Thanks Kendall, I'll see you Saturday!

Chip

 

[JJayB]

GTED sent me this info

Just spoke with Willow Spring, they sell 91 unleaded, 100 unleaded and 110 leaded; also, for Fridays, the fuel station is open until 10pm. Therefore, in the evening, we simply drive up to the gate and tell the guard we need to go in to get fuel.... 15 minutes from Mariah Country Inn.

If your coming from the south the CHP has regular radar traps set up on 14 coming into Mojave!!