Oil & Fuel Stale Stihl gas/oil mix: Can I put it in my Tacoma?

[HillStreet]

My Stihl saw is in the shop because of an old fuel problem. I think I will buy and use the pre-mixed stuff you see around now. I have a gallon of fuel/oil mix. Can I just put that into my truck to get rid of it?

 

[jeff9366]

I speculate you will make sensitive fuel control and emission sensors crazy if you do. Engine may shut down and require a dealer service to reset crazed computers.

Others will offer differing speculations.

 

[Deere Dude]

I have dumped it in with 20 gallons of new fuel with no problem. But it is only a gallon. Dump it.

 

[HillStreet]

I speculate you will make sensitive fuel control and emission sensors crazy if you do. Engine may shut down and require a dealer service to reset crazed computers.

Others will offer differing speculations.

Never even thought of that. That's a scary proposition.

 

[4570Man]

I'd burn it in an old truck but not a new one. For only a gallon it would go in my waste oil buckets.

 

[IXLR8]

I would put it in my lawn mower, that is what I do with old gas.

 

[KubotaToy]

I have a 2003 ranger that is the recipient of all my old gas. I just make sure I have over a half tank to start.

 

[HillStreet]

I would put it in my lawn mower, that is what I do with old gas.

I would but my mower is a new Kubota Z turn, too early to fool with that. Truck is 2015 so I won't do that now either. I may just burn brush and fire it off--very carefully.

 

[rdinatal]

The oil will kill the catalytic converter and O2 sensors. I can't be specific on the time it will take, but it will happen.

-R

 

[ultrarunner]

My 1930 Model A will burn just about anything... very forgiving!