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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=444180707-06072003>I've
been using Magnum fuels in quarts until now for the past 4 years. All were
stored in shade, in the shipping carton. Never had any problem even from 2
years old fuel.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=444180707-06072003>I just
got a fresh batch of 3 cases Magnum DZ fuel. They didn't come with those
red inner caps that come with Morgan's Coolpower.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=444180707-06072003>So, I opened all the bottle, slightly
push one side to level up the fuell to the top of the bottle.
Then, used saran wrap between the cap and the bottle. If any air and
moisture goes in the fuel bottle, I will know by the shape of the bottle later
on.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=444180707-06072003>Also,
it often takes more than a few weeks to finish a gallon of fuel, so I began
using Slimline fuel cap since early this year with one outlet plugged with check
valve, so that no air goes in to the fuel jug. </SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=444180707-06072003>When I begin to
use a new gallon fuel, I take as much air out before putting on the
cap. So far, it kept my fuel fresh enough not to feel any
difference. Anybody using it?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=444180707-06072003>Ihncheol</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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</B>billt38122@comcast.net<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, July 05, 2003 8:52
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am using cool power 25% and it is 8 yrs. old
with know problem. I live in Fl. and will finish the 10 gal's I have left this
year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Bill T.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, July 05, 2003 11:27
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Fuel Question...Age?</DIV>
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FAMILY="SANSSERIF">Bob<BR><BR>I've used fuel that's been stored in the
original shipping cartons for 5+ years with no problem. However, a few years
ago Magnum had a batch of jugs that would develop a small crack, usually
near the top in the vapor space, from flexing due to thermal expansion /
contraction of the fuel. Generally it's pretty obvious, as the jug is not
full due to escaping methanol. The remaining fuel is less volatile and can
give varied performance.<BR><BR>The jug's "breathing" also admits moisture
containing air, however moisture is not as detrimental as some profess.
(Consider the amount of water in the 6 or so lbs of air the engine consumes
per lb of fuel.) Minimizing methanol's exposure to air both limits moisture
incursion and volatile matter excursion, both bad.<BR><BR>Earl</FONT>
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