Can I mix new gas with old gas?

Old and new gas should not be mixed for a variety of reasons, the major ones are; The old gas degrades over time it should not be added because it has already lost it's combustibility. It can cause sputtering. It might fail to fire it up.
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Is it better to run old gas or mix new gas?

In almost every case, old gas is not an issue. Gas that sits does slowly go bad. However, gas that sits, even for a few months can be redeemed by topping off the tank with fresh gas. When the fresh gas mixes with the older gas, the motor will operate properly.
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How do you rejuvenate old gasoline?

Follow these steps to revive your old gas:
  1. Get your tank down to a quarter full or less. ...
  2. Fill the rest of the tank with high-octane gas.
  3. Add an octane booster to your tank.
  4. Use your car until the tank is less than a quarter tank full.
  5. Add the old gas that you removed until you get to a quarter tank full.
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Can I use 1 year old gas in my car?

While old gasoline won't hurt an engine, it'll just make it run inefficiently or fail to fire at all. You can certainly dispose of old gas, but you can also reuse it by diluting it with fresh gas (see Step 2). However, if the leftover gasoline shows particles of rust, dirt, or discoloration, it may be contaminated.
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Is it okay to mix gases?

Yes, drivers can mix the two types of fuel. The combined gas types will result in an octane level somewhere in the middle — something the vehicle “will survive,” according to The Drive.
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Is it OK to mix 87 and 93 gas?

If you usually fill your tank up with 87-octane gasoline and you accidentally put in a higher octane blend (say, 91, 92, or 93), don't worry. You're actually filling your car or truck with a different blend of gas, which means it will burn differently in your engine.
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Is it OK to mix 91 and 98?

Mixing the grades to get 91 or so shouldn't hurt, but it probably isn't saving you much money. Using anything higher than your manual recommends probably won't help your car's performance – but using lower might save you a few bucks, Leroux says.
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Is 2 year old gas still good?

Much of the octane will be gone after 2 years, this is the biggest issue with storing gasoline long term, you can stabilize it but it still loses octane over time. To counteract octane loss, you could add a bottle of octane booster. The issue you might face would be the engine pinging, so listen carefully for that.
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How can you tell if gas is bad?

Bad fuel will have a darker or muddier appearance. It will also have a sour or disagreeable odor not typical of normal fuel. Some may even describe the gasoline as smelling spoiled. In all these cases, it is necessary to remove the bad fuel from the tank.
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What will old gas do to an engine?

“Gas can start to go bad in as little as just three months because the lighter, more volatile components of gasoline evaporate over time,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports' chief automotive services manager at the Auto Test Center. Using old fuel in your car can sap engine power, causing hesitation and stalling.
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How long does it take for gas to go bad?

In general, pure gas begins to degrade and lose its combustibility as a result of oxidation and evaporation in three to six months, if stored in a sealed and labeled metal or plastic container. Ethanol-gasoline blends have a shorter shelf life of two to three months.
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Will seafoam fix old gas?

For 2-stroke pre-mix, add 2 ounces per gallon. When stabilizing fuel for storage, use 1 (one) ounce per gallon of fuel. Sea Foam works to stabilize stored fuel up to 2 years.
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Is it OK to use old gas in lawn mower?

Putting or keeping old gasoline in your lawn mower can cause a variety of problems. Your mower may not start, run as smoothly, and even sputter or die during operation. If your machine won't start due to old gasoline you need to remove the built-up residue that is choking out the engine.
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What happens if you add too much fuel stabilizer?

You can use too much fuel stabilizer in your lawn mower, but the results are normally not dire and in some cases not noticeable. It can clog carburetors and cause corrosion over extended periods of time, but over adding fuel stabilizer normally will just waste stabilizer.
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Is it OK to mix fuel octanes?

By mixing higher with lower RON octane, the sulphur and all the additive substances of the higher octane fuel will be lost in the mix. This can lead to severe problems in the engine, as the RON decreases, engine performance is diminishing. To maintain the same performance the engine will need more fuel.
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Does premium gas clean your engine?

Nope. Regular, plus, and premium gas all come with detergents to mitigate against carbon deposits in your engine. Plus and premium don't come with special powers for cleaning out the engine. If you're interested in cleaning out your engine, you're better off taking it in for service.
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Can higher octane hurt your engine?

The higher octane gives premium gas greater resistance to early fuel ignition, which can result in potential damage, sometimes accompanied by audible engine knocking or pinging.
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What happens if I put mixed gas in my car?

A. We regularly get this kind of question when the weather changes, and we are more than happy to answer it again. Yes, you may pour the unused fuel mixture into your car, provided you don't fill the tank with the stuff. A couple gallons, if diluted by a tank-full of gas, will do no harm.
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Is it OK to mix gasoline brands?

The quick and easy answer is, any commercially available gasoline that passes standards will be safe to use with almost any gasoline-powered vehicle—usually.
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Can you mix 89 and 93 octane gas?

you'll be alright. That's a lot of trouble to go through to save a couple of dollars per fill up only to end up with 90 octane gas. But yes, as was mentioned they do mix and "split the difference" to make 90 octane if you mix them in equal parts. More power to you if it works for you.
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Which is better Sea Foam or Stabil?

Is Sea Foam better than Stabil? Both Sea Foam and Stabil Storage can keep fuel in good condition for up to 24 months. However, Stabil Storage costs half as much as Seafoam and is 2.5 times more potent, so it provides a much better deal overall.
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What do you do if you have bad gas?

If you have true bad gas – not old gas, or waterlogged gas, then you'll need to siphon the gas out of your tank and pump new gas in. Don't mess around with this, because bad gas can cause damage when it does happen, even if it only happens rarely.
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How long is gas good for in a car?

Pure Gasoline: Up to 6 Months

Pure gasoline that is petroleum-based without any ethanol will typically last up to six months before it begins to degrade from oxidation rapidly.
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