Greg Boyles Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 What is meant by this? Is it legit or is it nonsense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 There certainly used to be a problem with petrol "going off" in that the alkenes in it polymerised and became gummy, so they messed up the carburettor etc. I don't know if modern refining has addressed this (they certainly tried to- because it was a problem for the makers, just as much as the users). Why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Boyles Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 There certainly used to be a problem with petrol "going off" in that the alkenes in it polymerised and became gummy, so they messed up the carburettor etc. I don't know if modern refining has addressed this (they certainly tried to- because it was a problem for the makers, just as much as the users). Why do you ask? Just curious to know whether this is an urban myth or reality. I certainly have not noticed any problems with it with brush cutters and chainsaws etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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