Tips From GIE+EXPO: Storing Fuel For Your 2- and 4- Stroke Engines

November 26, 2021

In this video

• Tips ‘n Tricks for storing fuel for 2- and 4-stroke engines
• Manufacturer tips when storing ethanol and fuel storage (mid-grade and premium-grades) to help keep fuel fresher longer
• How extra oxygen may degrade the fuel and damage your equipment
• How to prepare your fuel lines
• How flame mitigation devices work in storage units

When I planned a video on the best practices for storing fuel for my 2- and 4-stroke equipment, I decided it would be best to bring in the experts. So when I was at the GIE+EXPO this year, I interviewed two of the best: Jason Wilke, Senior Product Manager at ECHO and Kevin Jackson from SureCan.

Jason recommends buying fuel from well-known and busy fuel retailers (not discount gas bars) that typically serve up lower-grade gas, which may affect the longevity of your equipment. You’re also more likely to have fresher fuel pumped, not gas that’s been sitting for weeks.

In addition, limit the air space left in the can so there’s less chance the fuel will be degraded by the extra oxygen in the can.

Watch or listen to Jason and Kevin share these and more great tips in my video below.

NOTE: This post features SureCan and ECHO Red Armor Fuel Treatment but are NOT sponsored by either of the two companies. All opinions are my own and not incentivized.

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