C-bus Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 I have two five gallon gas cans purchased new about five years ago. I used them to take to my boat so I didn't pay gas-dock prices. They held 2-cycle mixed gas. If I made sure they were empty, didn't clean them, and then filled with unleaded, would it screw anything up in a four cycle ATV? Assuming there is going to be some residual in the tank.If it would, how does one clean a gas can? Or do I spend the $$$ and just buy new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 No. I've ran 2 cycle mix in many things when out of normal gas. Tiny bit in a can won't hurt anything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 No. I've ran 2 cycle mix in many things when out of normal gas. Tiny bit in a can won't hurt anything.Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 my son mistakenly put 2 cycle mix in our riding mower once last year, didnt hurt a thing just smoked like hell for about 10min...LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 No. I've ran 2 cycle mix in many things when out of normal gas. Tiny bit in a can won't hurt anything.+1I do that all the time. Especially in my lawn mowers and tractor. I rather mix new 2 cycle than leave it set for a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 Like everyone else said, a little oil residue is fine. Some magazine actually suggested the following "life hack" for if you run out of gas in your car/bike:Because most people don't carry a gas can, you can avoid buying one at most gas stations by checking the trash or emptied oil bottles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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