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Rock2
Explorer
Apr 02, 2015

Coleman lantern -- white gas?

Soon I need to buy a container of white gas at Walmart. I haven't check price but in the past their price is crazy. Many moons ago I remember when i was a boy, Dad stopped by gas station to fill up white gas. Usually behind of station. Anyway now day you don't see that anymore. Is there any kind of gas which is same as white gas? What about denatured alcohol? Thank for your time!
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  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    Apr 02, 2015
    In the 60's I had. 54 ford that used "white gas" you can use any unleaded fuel in these old laterns. I have one from the early 70's that I have been using unleaded in since then. Every so often I add some Seafoam to it to keep it running clean.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Apr 02, 2015
    I bought LAMP OIL at Local Hardware store last year to use with my two wick type hanging lanterns.. I still use my lanterns as a night light hanging on tree lamp holder which burn all night long.


    Haven't bought WHITE GAS in a long time. I still see the WHITE SOCKS still available at WALMART but never really looked for the white gas.

    Roy Ken
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2015
    Unleaded regular is what your dad was buying. It isn't as pure but your appliance will burn it.

    Back in the 1970s stations had one unleaded pump and all the rest were leaded. After catalytic converters were standard on cars that changed to where they are all unleaded.
  • sch911's avatar
    sch911
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2015
    Always thought the White Gas stoves and lanterns were kool. But in this day and age safety, emissions, and ease of use LP appliances are way better.

    This is $29 at WalMart.



    See it here...

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