I've been saving gas, does it ever go "bad?"

[HorkoLad]

I knew gas prices would be ridiculous a few months ago. I saw the trend in the price/barrell of oil and I figured I'd get a head start on things. I got a couple huge drums (empty of course) and once a day I went to the gas station (over the summer) and got one of those red gas containers filled up for like 2 bucks. I went home, dumped them into the barrell and sealed it tight in my garage. Well, some months later (today), I have about 2 1/2 steel drums full of gasoline that I plan on syphoning into my gas tank. When I got the gas, it was around 1.77/gallon, now its up to 2.55/gallon. I beat the system, friends. But my question is...does gas go bad?

Thanks,
Horko.

[Half]

bump for Diane Muffjat

[waxy]

Compost Pile  :(

[marktwain]

I've heard that old gas isn't good for engines (when winterizing your lawn mower, you aren't supposed to leave a lot of gas in the tank).  But I don't think a few months should be a problem.

[peanut butter puddin surprise]

I know it doesn't taste good after a while.  But no gas tastes as good as ol' fashioned super high test from the 70's...mmmmmmmmmmm

[aMillionDreams]

It doesn't go bad for years.  Gas in a lawnmower tank will slowly eat away its container but if you have gas in a container made for gas you should be golden except...

you are housing a major fire hazard.  Make sure this place is well ventillated or your garage may turn into a very large bomb.

Good foresight on saving money, but just make sure you don't blow yourself up in the process.

[HorkoLad]

It doesn't go bad for years.  Gas in a lawnmower tank will slowly eat away its container but if you have gas in a container made for gas you should be golden except...

you are housing a major fire hazard.  Make sure this place is well ventillated or your garage may turn into a very large bomb.

Good foresight on saving money, but just make sure you don't blow yourself up in the process.

my garage has no ventillation at all :/

[EC]

my garage has no ventillation at all :/

perfect.

[aMillionDreams]

perfect.

 :)

[pawpaw]

...bump...

Not only is this topical, there was an episode of "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" that dealt with this very issue (sorta)

;D