2 Cycle, a bit of water in the fuel, what's the best way to deal?

[Columbia]

I've been advised to not use an 'water remover' mixed in to run the small amount of water through because it is a two stroke (1994 6 hp Suzuki, 100/1). There is enough water, I suspect from in tank condensation, to stop the motor but only for a minute. Shake the tank up, runs fine 'til the water resettles. Advice on this greatly appreciated!!

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: 2 Cycle, a bit of water in the fuel, what's the best way to deal?

It's fairly cheap to run an inline water seperating fuel filter. Might seem 'overkill' for a small engine, but clean fuel is always a plus. I'd be tempted to toss the fuel you have and start over if the amount of water is significant.

 

[Columbia]

Re: 2 Cycle, a bit of water in the fuel, what's the best way to deal?

Probably the best advice. In the old days I poured it out and burned it or ran it through my carburetor car. Now I have fuel injection...no place in town to 'recycle'. What are folks doing with a quart of of mixed fuel with a bit of water in it?

 

[roscoe]

Re: 2 Cycle, a bit of water in the fuel, what's the best way to deal?

I always find a way to "use it up", but most are not safe.<br /><br />Lawn mowers, snowblowers, weed trimmers, etc.<br /><br />If you change your own oil, you could pour it in the waste oil bucket and take it to the recyclers.<br />It all mixes up and is re-refined.<br /><br />I know a guy that saves his for winter, then adds 6 ounces to every tank of deisel in his tractor and pickup.

 

[Calabrio]

Re: 2 Cycle, a bit of water in the fuel, what's the best way to deal?

JUST A WORD ABOUT MIXING YOUR OLD GAS WITH MOTOR OIL...<br /><br />Don't do it. Do not dispose of gasoline by mixing it in with your oil. First of all, it creates a dangerous condition for those handling the oil, something that is not nearly as volatile as gasoline.<br /><br />And,in high school I remember working at an autostore. When ever someone came in with gas in the oil, we'd turn them away. <br /><br />Just call the local landfill, they'll tell you where you can dump the gas. Here, in Florida, they have a bunch of hazordous waste spots, and you can recycle as many 5 gal tanks of gas as you'd like, at no charge.