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I have had a can of unleaded petrol in the garage for three years - does it deteriorate?

I have had a five-gallon metal can of unleaded petrol in the garage for more than three years. Does it deteriorate?

Asked on 26 April 2019 by David Day

Answered by Keith Moody
Petrol in a car can go off, but if it's been stored properly in a sealed container it might be okay.

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