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Fuel and COVID

My car is Toyota Aqua. I have not used a car for the most of time due to the COVID pandemic. Kindly tell me if is there any issue as it has months-old Hi-Octane in the tank. Should I do something about it? Kindly advise me in this regard. Thanks in advance

Sajid Khan asked on 10 Nov 2022 16:04:06 pm

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Sumaiya Akbar - on 10 Nov 2022 16:05:17 pm

DOES GASOLINE EXPIRE?
The answer is yes. How long does gas last? That depends on a variety of factors, such as what type of fuel it is and how and where it is stored. Heat, oxygen and humidity all have an impact on the condition of stored fuel.

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 o r plastic container. Ethanol-gasoline blends have a shorter shelf life of two to three months. Fuel stabilized gasoline can last between one and three years under optimal conditions. Gas stored in a car tank begins to degrade in just about a month.