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05-26-2006, 08:08 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NewBoston
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|  Nitro?
How long does nitro stay good? cuz ive been out of nitro for a while, and just recently got back into it, and ive had a gallon of nitro with only a little bit used, but its been sitting in my basement for...maybe 2 or 3 years, is it still good? it just seems like a waste. I read an article in rc car action that fuel stays good indefinatly if its kept closed. I just dont want to waste a gallon of fuel, so, what do ya say?
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05-26-2006, 08:11 PM
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| MODERHATER™   Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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Burn it! Worst case, your motor won't run worth a dawm and theres money wasted... Best case, your burning nitro!  |
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05-26-2006, 08:16 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eden Prairie, MN
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| I'll bet to say that it's no good... i've been told that it lasts for about a year. Some have had it last a little longer. But 2-3 years, I think it's had it. |
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05-26-2006, 08:22 PM
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| Official Cook of the ECC   Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawthorne, Florida
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It's fine. Run it.
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05-26-2006, 09:02 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gervais
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Heh heh Burn it! Well only if any moistere got in it.
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05-26-2006, 09:39 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Try a tank and see if the engine runs consistently. Otherwise Nitro is a great fire starter...  |
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05-26-2006, 09:47 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bryant, AR
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05-26-2006, 09:53 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NewBoston
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yeah i think ill try running it tomarrow, and if it doesnt work, well boys, looks like we're havin a little fire |
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05-27-2006, 10:40 AM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ
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when i had old nitro sitting around, it would usually run, but it would run rough no matter how i tweaked it. I would mix old and new fuel just to get rid of the old stuff.
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05-27-2006, 03:21 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus
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If it's in a plastic bottle, it's pretty much garbage for car use, but will start a fire pretty good. If it's in a metal container, it should be fine. Quote:
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05-27-2006, 08:17 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement
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Its not worth your time trying. i can tell ya its bad. after about 6 months its bad. Now i MAY run but the fuel will have started to break down and it can ruin a good motor
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