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Old 02-02-2009, 08:04 AM
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Ok so here's the question. I have about 150 gallons of 40 to 1 pre-mix 93 octane fuel (from my motion) that I need to find something to do with it. Is it safe to run it in my 2007 Nissan Titan or will the extra oil cause problems with sensors on the engine?

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I've been leary about doing this. Not sure but been told pre-mix will harm the cat converter.
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I've been leary about doing this. Not sure but been told pre-mix will harm the cat converter.
That is what I was wondering too. So what do I do with 150 gallons of pre-mix?
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Find your biggest local landscaper and see if they need/want it for their chainsaws, blowers, and weedeaters. You won't get "market" value for it, but they will probably take it for a good compromise.
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Don't do it, the o2 sensors and cat will get ruined. you could cut it even more like 2 gal for every 20 you put in and that would be ok. Needs to be like 100-1 before you wouldnt have a problem. But on the other side you truck is under warr. just dont tell them what fuel you run.I would still cut it.
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Cut it in half and you'll be fine. I have run out of gas in the work truck many times and had to reach in the back of the truck and put the gallon of pre-mix I have for the demo saws in to get to the gas station.
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
Find your biggest local landscaper and see if they need/want it for their chainsaws, blowers, and weedeaters. You won't get "market" value for it, but they will probably take it for a good compromise.
At this point I could care less if I get anything for the fuel I just want to gone. The problem I am having is finding someone who can carry 150 gallons of fuel at one time. Most want 20 to 30 gallons at a time and I don't want to deal with the headache of that.

Anyone have any ideas? I called a local tank cleaning company and they want me to pay 2 dollars a gallon to get rid of it........
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Originally Posted by daredevil
Is it in barrels or in the boat ?????
In the boat......
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Originally Posted by daredevil
a friend of mine lives in port charlotte with an outboard boat if he gets empty drums he will take it.

How much do u whant for it ???
Nothing, just get rid of it. It's 93 octane mix 40 to 1 with penzoil synthetic.

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