Can gasoline stored in a fuel tank for 6 years still be used?
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Gasoline stored in a fuel tank for 6 years cannot be used. Below are specific details about gasoline: 1. Storage duration: Under sealed conditions in a fuel tank, unleaded gasoline can be stored for 3 to 5 years. Prolonged storage of gasoline leads to severe oxidation, forming gum deposits that can cause valve sticking. 2. Gasoline characteristics: Gasoline appears as a transparent, flammable liquid with a distillation range of 30°C to 220°C. Its main components are C5-C12 aliphatic and cycloalkanes, along with a certain amount of aromatic hydrocarbons. Gasoline has a high octane rating. 3. Composition: Gasoline is produced by refining various petroleum-derived components (straight-run gasoline, catalytic cracking gasoline, catalytic reforming gasoline) and blending them with high-octane components. It is primarily used as fuel for spark-ignition internal combustion engines in automobiles.