Some people may have heard of the term ‘Expired Gasoline’. This term is actually to interpret the quality of fuel that has dropped due to too long not being used. Just like food that can expire, the fuel in the tank also has a period of use. Fuel that is left too long in the tank also has a period of service life.
This condition generally occurs in cars that haven’t been used for a long time or left for more than one month. In addition, ‘expired gasoline’ can be caused by fuel contaminated with other liquids. Then, whether gasoline with this condition can be identified with certain characteristics such as rotting, changing color and having a pungent smell.
When gasoline is left in the tank for too long, then the benzene compound will evaporate. The result of evaporation from the fuel can form crusts that stick to the tank.
The sediment of the crust can be fatal if the fuel pump stucks the crust when you start the vehicle engine, then dirt will clog the engine and inhibit the combustion process.
It is advisable to fill the tank to the fullest so that it does not undergo condensation or germination that can damage the quality of gasoline. Avoid storing fuel in the car tank for too long and heat the car at least twice a week to prevent gasoline from settling.