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A few weeks ago I discovered a canister of gas, about half a year old from another project. I did notice it smelled a bit weird, but the smell didn't register enough to keep me from topping off the tank with it.

After that, I had business about 550km away and thought it a perfect opportunity to take a ride. After not even 100km, the motor started stuttering, warning lights flashed and then it cut off completely. There was a gas station close by, so I stuttered my way over and filled up again. The whole trip took way longer than planned, because the motor would start stuttering again after less than half a tank and I would have to fill up again.

Arriving, the motor would die under 2000rpm, so I had to keep it at least at 4000. The backfiring didn't help my mood much either.

On the way back, the bike was much better behaved, and I hoped that it finally burned through all the bad gas. Relief! Thought I'd treat it with some additive to hopefully clean out the fuel system. But then the stuttering came back - so bad it was obvious the only trip for me would be to the dealer.

So now I'm anxious to see how high the price for my stupidity will be. And I swear in future my bike will only get the best super plus!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Yeah, this is one of the major plot holes in Zombie/Apocalypse movies.

The Last of Us

At least the TV series when they take the truck from the gay couple and drive it cross country. I didn't play the game, so I don't know if that happens in the game.