Plastic Gas can...how long do they last?

[Greaser]

This might sound weird but my plastic gas cans are getting a little dis-colored (brownish)on the outside.They are about ten years old and the inside looks fine.Is there a shelf life on these things before the plastic breaks down?

 

[andyd]

yes, mine are pink. I have a couple that are 15yrs that work fine compared to the P*$ I was compelled to buy when I stupidly ran out gas recently.

 

[Rand]

I have one thats about 20 years old.. It was purchased when metal cans were popular. Its still fine.

 

[ninjalogan]

All I know is that I pray mine last forever.

I hate those stupid ventless or self-venting P.O.S.s.

 

[oilyriser]

I suppose the plastic will eventually get brittle, and suddenly crack open.

You can still buy the good ones in Ontario.

 

[JavaMan]

I remember one time in my formative years I tried transporting gas in a Styrofoam cup. Don't try this!!! Maybe I should say during my earlier formative years.

 

[obbop]

All plastics are not created equal.

Kinda' like old coots.

And oils and filters and shanty heating devices and a whole lotta' things that just don't happen to pop into the disheveled mind at the moment.

 

[JHZR2]

gas cans that are kept in sunlight too mch will turn pink and break down. UV exposure is worse for plastics than the fuel.

I too hate the ventless or self vanting caps. is it just me, or is MUCH more gas spilled in using these things???

JMH