Fuel Transportation

[Domingor]

I was reading an article on storing/transporting fuel and it stated that translucent utility jugs would degrade the fuel faster than a opaque jug because of the UV rays from the sun.

I recently purchased a white 5 gallon utility jug to store my mixed fuel at the track. It will be used to refill my tank. My red 5 gallon jug stores my unmixed practice fuel. After reading that article, I am considering returning the white jug for an opaque one. Any thoughts?

Are you guys concerned with fuel degrading at the track?

What is the proper way to transport fuel?

[avmaviator]

I was reading an article on storing/transporting fuel and it stated that translucent utility jugs would degrade the fuel faster than a opaque jug because of the UV rays from the sun.

I recently purchased a white 5 gallon utility jug to store my mixed fuel at the track. It will be used to refill my tank. My red 5 gallon jug stores my unmixed practice fuel. After reading that article, I am considering returning the white jug for an opaque one. Any thoughts?

Are you guys concerned with fuel degrading at the track?

What is the proper way to transport fuel?

I don't know much on the subject to be honest but I think most people here don't worry about fuel degrading because we (well I speaking from experience) use up the fuel fairly quickly. 5 Gallons could last you two weekends, maybe three. Thats not too long I think for degradation.
Fuel wise you have to pay more attention to the oil / fuel seperation.

[Rick]

I have a red opaque container. But as Arno said, I'm not really concerned about degradation. I basically mix what I will use and then keep the rest in the original Sunoco metal can. i usually go through 2-3 gallons in a race day at Norway. At a regional event, I will go through the entire 5 gallon can. I see a lot of guys use the white translucent jugs as well.

[JAYKAY]

In a nutshell, yes a white semi-clear jug will allow the fuel to degrade faster if you store it outside for a long time. A red jug would be better for that, but honestly I don't think that anybody's fuel sits around that long. Just my two cents.

Jim

[Jeff Salak]

Rick, is right. Leave in metal can and mix as you go. I mix 2 gal. at a time.

If its cold outside plastic cans create more condensation. So keeping fuel in a metal can is more important in colder weather!

Should have cans strapped or bungy cord when traveling! LOL!