Storing FP60 in other bottles

[ConfederateTyrant]

I got my gallon of FP60 last week, and since I had an empty Amsoil PI bottle, I figured I'd use it to store the FP60 for when I fill up, since it has ounce measurements on it. So I put 16 ounces in there, and after about 2-3 days of sitting, the lower half of the bottle (where the bulk of FP60 is) was not solid, instead it was soft and flimsy, but was not leaking.

The FP60 does not look any different, but does it have anything in there that would break down (any better word choices?) the plastic of the Amsoil PI bottle? Has anyone had any similar experiences like this with other types of bottles?

I have a Fuel Stabil bottle which I plan to use in the same manner, will update if anything crazy happens.

 

[rusty 63 model]

Just make sure the plastic code on the bottom of the FP gallon jug matches the one on your new container. (It would be like a number 2 inside of a triangle. I think FP has a #2.) It appears as if your numbers did not match. I would throw that out, in the softened container, as we dont know what kind of chemical reactions/changes are taking place in the fluid to make the bottle soft.

#2 is HDPE is a High Density Polyethelene. My guess is that the soft bottle is a #1 which is a PET, or Polyethylene Terephthalate

Here is a link to different codes:

http://www.americanplasticscouncil.org/s_apc/sec.asp?TRACKID=&CID=313&DID=931

 

[Rick20]

HDPE bottles carry the same # designation, whether they are flourine teated or not. If there are hyrocarbons present in FP60 then simple #2 designations are likely not suitable. However a #2 designation that has been level 5 flourninated would likely suffice, with no softening or paneling. Therefor judging a number 2 in the recyclable arrows will not tell you what you need to know.

 

[georgeyew]

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FP60 and LC20 need to be stored in HDPE #2 bottles

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I am using FP out of a glass bottle, is that okay?

 

[ConfederateTyrant]

Wish I had seen Molakule's remark earlier:

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bottle that previously had Amsoil PI in them that are #3. Is this bottle compatible with FP?

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Please don't. The Stabil and PI clear bottles are PET and won't handle the solvency of FP or LC.

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Thanks for the responses, I'll leave it in the gallon jug for the time being, I can do quick measurements with Pepto-Bismol caps (which won't be used ever again). They're labeled at 1-2 ounces, which is the amount I'd need at about each fillup.

 

[Mr Nice]

I just use a funnel and add the FP60 before I get gas.

 

[pair of Blazers]

I picked up a bunch of 3oz travel bottles for conditioner at Wally world like $.50 each. keep a couple in each vehicle.

 

[Rand]

I got the free Bottle with my fp60 gallon that looks like shampoo. The only problem I get is sometimes the lidleaks slightly so I put it in 2 grocery store bags with a paper towel.

 

[LCD]

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Originally posted by georgeyew:

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FP60 and LC20 need to be stored in HDPE #2 bottles

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I am using FP out of a glass bottle, is that okay?

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yes that is fine

 

[LCD]

Do a search here and you'll find others with the same experience.

FP60 and LC20 need to be stored in HDPE #2 bottles.

 

[kgb007stb]

I bought a small lucas fuel system treatment bottle and it has been working form day one. Small thought, so with my next purchase of PF60 I am shelling out $2 for the measuring bottle.

 

[JTK]

For about 3yrs now, I've been using an empty chevron techron concentrate bottle to add FP to my tanks. These bottles have a nice long thin neck to reach all filler nozzles & are easy to fill with the FP/LC squeeze bottles w/out a ($) drop spilled.

Joel

 

[Rat407]

I couldn't find a #2 bottle other than the Auto-Rx bottle so I just cleaned out my old ARX bottle and used it for each fill up in the Jetta. Works great with the long neck and doesn't get soft.

 

[kgb007stb]

Another stupid question, can LC and PF be taken via airplane to where I am going or will this be harder especially after what has happened today.

 

[Terry]

Let the TSA screeners get a whiff of LC and tell us how it went!

Short answer is no, if its liquid you ain't carrying it anywhere that you have access on board an aluminum tube otherwise known as an airliner.

 

[ekpolk]

CT:

As I just mentioned in another related thread, I've been using the Sta-bil bottle to dispense FP60, and have been for two years or so (used little Lucas bottles before that; too inconvenient). The Sta-bil bottle is designated "2" in the triangle. I can't address Rick's concern, other than to say that I've observed zero bottle deterioration in two years of constant exposure. I especially like the integral measuring chamber. A quick squeeze with the little cap off, and you get exactly an ounce (or whatever fraction thereof you want), no guessing. For easy ref:

 

[ConfederateTyrant]

elkpolk,
I have an 8 ounce bottle of Sta-Bil that I have filled with FP60. At first I wasn't going to do that but after reading up how others have for years, I figured it'd be safe.

 

[ekpolk]

You'll be fine. I've had two 32 oz bottles in service all this time (one in the car, one in the garage for convenience). Not even a hint of leaking or deterioration in either.

 

[Bill Plock]

I also use the 1 qt STABIL bottles for FP60 .. no problem after a year now ...