Fuel Jugs

b.guggenmos · 10-03-2021, 09:48 PM

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!

garyc · 10-04-2021, 11:07 AM

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

SBillinson · 10-04-2021, 11:17 AM

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.

FireSale · 10-04-2021, 11:48 AM

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.

1347 · 10-04-2021, 01:00 PM

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.

Jeff Stout · 10-04-2021, 01:11 PM

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

jmcarter · 10-04-2021, 01:25 PM

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.

Larry Hill · 10-06-2021, 07:30 AM

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

RPM5595 · 10-06-2021, 09:34 AM

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

Jeff Stout · 10-06-2021, 05:42 PM

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

10-03-2021, 09:48 PM	#1
b.guggenmos Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 68 Likes: 21 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Fuel Jugs 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!

10-04-2021, 11:07 AM	#2
garyc Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 124 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs most "fuel" jugs are not rated for gasoline, most state that on them, they don't meet DOT specs

10-04-2021, 11:17 AM	#3
SBillinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 94 Likes: 42 Liked 183 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs 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. __________________ SS/BS 1921

10-04-2021, 11:48 AM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs 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. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

10-04-2021, 01:00 PM	#5
1347 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monroe Twp NJ Posts: 505 Likes: 1,034 Liked 996 Times in 275 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs 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. __________________ Duane Hoven 1342 SS/GT

10-04-2021, 01:11 PM	#6
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs 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

10-04-2021, 01:25 PM	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,180 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs 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. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-06-2021, 07:30 AM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,937 Liked 10,713 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs I use the metal can that comes with VP. Try to avoid pushing the spout in and out, it will crack. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

10-06-2021, 09:34 AM	#9
RPM5595 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashua,Iowa Posts: 136 Likes: 84 Liked 32 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs The fuel jugs from Renegade Race Fuels are very thick and heavy duty. And square so they line up nicely. __________________ Jay Roeder facebook.com/racefuelsales Former N/SA , Soon to be SS/AS, Renegade Race Fuel dealer

10-06-2021, 05:42 PM	#10
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Fuel Jugs Sun light rays penetrating through the jugs and hydrocarbons do not play well. Use caution.