Fuel Jugs
 

Saw an ad for VP Motorsports Container jugs from a company called AI13 Billet Products. Compared it to Jegs Utility Jugs. Big price difference, but noticed that they do not recommend fuel to be stored or transferred in either one. They are for water, bird seed, automotive fluids, corn, etc.
So, where do you get fuel jugs from for racing fuel. The VP containers are for nitro or methanol. Any suggestions.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA

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My local speed shop has Scribner Fuel Jugs. I have some that are 20 plus years old.

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Ron--- Mine are Scribners too--- only have fuel in them for short periods of time like the week or 2 of a race otherwise they stay empty until needed--FED 387

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I used to have some fuel jugs that were made by a company called Coogle. They worked fine for many years, but a few years ago, I noticed that they were seeping fuel (VP C12) from the bottom, and it appears the molding seam on the bottom had deteriorated over time, so I had to replace them. Plus the hard plastic caps were getting quite cracked as well. I still have one of the Coogles that has been used for water, and it is still OK, after 30+ years.

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Beware of the red VP square jugs. The bottom corners are extremely thin, which can easily be verified by holding one up to a light source and looking up through the neck. This is not an issue with black or white jugs that I have checked...can’t comment on other colors.

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the blue ones leak - I had 3 of em go bad on me recently - with c11 in em.really annoying

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I recently purchased the Mr.Gasket square jugs in blue and red. New design according to the website. I will have to inspect them closely. I would really hate to open the trailer door and find 5 gallons of generator or race gas had leaked out!

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most "fuel" jugs are not rated for gasoline, most state that on them, they don't meet DOT specs

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I don't use fuel jugs anymore since I buy VP in 5-gallon containers, which are metal. The containers reseal after they're opened using the supplied plastic spouts and caps.

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I picked up a pair of VP jugs that had sat empty for the winter and knocked them together to get the dust off. One shattered into about 10 pieces.

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Was told by a someone who worked for VP and then Insinger that plastic fuel jugs are temporary fuel containers. The plastic jugs are porous, leading to the fuel not passing fuel check. He said it will be ok for the weekend, but not long term. Maybe others have heard this also.

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Correct on temporary usage. The darker the jug the better. But not a fix all. Steel pails or drums of fuel are the best way to store

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Use plastic jugs exclusively for holding ethanol free gas for pit bike and lawn mower or get extra diesel fuel on the rare instance it find it priced reasonably. Worth it to pay the extra for pails, a DQ once was all it took to learn my lesson.

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I use the jugs from AI13 (their nozzles are outstanding) and I store fuel in them long term and still pass fuel check.

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I use the metal can that comes with VP. Try to avoid pushing the spout in and out, it will crack.

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The fuel jugs from Renegade Race Fuels are very thick and heavy duty. And square so they line up nicely.

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Sun light rays penetrating through the jugs and hydrocarbons do not play well. Use caution.

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Thanks guys, guess I'll go with the 5 gal metal ones. Appreciate the input.

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I store diesel fuel prob 3-4 month at a time in yellow jugs purchased at Rural King. These are identical to a Mr. Gasket jug I bought thru Jeg's. We live in a pretty rural area and like to keep fuel around (20-30 gals) in case the store 8 miles away runs out. Next one is 20 miles. No problems with leaks yet.

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Bought VP jugs 20 years ago and they are still good. Wonder who made them? They should have kept the old supplier.