Old 2-stroke mix?

They say you shouldn't use 2-stroke mix when it's too old. Is there any truth in that? Just preparing to get the old 5hp Evinrude 2-stroke going again - starts and runs fine (in a barrel) but I have load of fuel that's at least 2 years old. Should I dispose of it, and if so, how?
Hey Scotsman, want some 2-stroke mix?
Fergus

lol, no thanks Fergus, I'm all about 4 stroke these days.

Don't think I would use it after 2 years. Condensation etc might be a problem and doesn't the fuel gum up or something after a while? I know I used to use up any old 2 stroke in our old lawn mower, but never had anything that old. Wouldn't risk it in my boat engine anyway. I have old 2 stroke container you can stick it in to until you find something else to do with it so you can put fresh stuff in your own one...

Certainly made lots of oily smoke when I started it!
I think I have somewhere to store the old stuff and use in the lawnmower (which is 4-stroke...) .

throw it out when in doubt the amount of boats towed back in at the start of the season was hugh all from dodgy fuel

deff throw it out ,,,, all the good will have evaporated

Thanks. I got new stuff, launched today and engine ran great after being asleep for 2 years. Not a fish in sight though...

How to dispose of it?

Theres a mobile service for collecting hazardhous materials in the Cork area - see below for schedule. I think they will accept it but you probably have to give up your container.

http://www.corkcoco.ie/co/web/Cork%20Co ... %26+Events