Gasoline storage in a vehicle.
I am considering keeping some kind of can in my van that would hold a gallon or maybe two of extra gas. Any ideas on the safety of this or what kind of can to use. Are the fumes going to be a problem?? If I had a two gallon can and filled it half way would it be safe to have it sealed with no vent??
My gas gauge is not dependable and I don't want to drop that 31 gallon tank.
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IIRC the potential power of a gallon of gas is equal to 14 sticks of dynamite. YMMV.
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Sam06: 31515003693851/comments/31514992706203
Get a military 5 gal gas can and store it outside or do the trip meter thing. If you get a Military style gas can it will have a gasket to seal the cap but you will need a nozzle(donkey d!ck) that screws into the gas can to fill your tank.
They don't make those anymore...😉
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Raised on Chevy and GMC vehicles. Bought a new F-150 Ford in '82. Had Fords until 2018. Had all kinds of problems so sold it for a $6000 loss last fall and bought a Toyota Tundra. So far it has been great.
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bad thing about exterior can is the new alchohol mix draws moisture add the heating, cooling in outside can and the chance of someone putting something in it would be a big no-no for me nowdays, reset mileage and use lowest mpg and refill then.......
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No matter what - Have the can completely full. The fumes from a half-filled can create a huge explosive danger. The Fumes are what will burn/create high pressure.
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Just bite the bullet i will bet there is a few back yard mechanics who would do it for you for way less than a dealership or a "regular garage " and contrary to urban legend a lot of the shade tree back yard wrench turners are good mechanics
granted the new cars /trucks that need a 20k computer to tell some one the car has a loose gas cap is out of range for most do it your self repairs but a fuel pump float change is a long way from rocket science
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I talked to Ricci and he is going to put a kiddie pool in the back of the van with about 2 inches of gas in it. When he needs gas he is going to dip it out with a coffee mug and pour it in the tank.
Problem solved.😁
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did you talk him out of driving around in his speedoooos ??????????
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hillbille: 31515003693851/comments/31514984599067
did you talk him out of driving around in his speedoooos ??????????
I have never seen him in speedos but I have only seen him with shoes on one time. He usually wears flip flops and I think it is illegal to drive a vehicle in them so I assume he takes them off and drives barefoot.
I am going to see him tomorrow so he will have some of my guns for sale soon.
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