Coleman lantern -- white gas?

[Rock2]

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!

[Kemahsabe]

Rock2 wrote:
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!

First, do NOT try to use alcohol. Alcohol is not "gas".

Back in the day, white gas was regular gas that didn't have tetra ethyl lead added as an anti-knock additive. It also didn't have dye in it; hence it was colorless or "white". That lead would foul a gas lantern or stove in a hurry.

Since refiners stopped putting lead in the gas you can use regular ol' pump gas in your lantern or stove. In theory, the 10% ethanol (alcohol) content will make it a little harder to light.

[Oasisbob]

I love my Coleman North Star white gas lantern. I think I paid ten bucks for my last gallon and expect it will last me a few years. Not a bad deal really . I believe it is cheaper than propane. But really I just enjoy the lantern and how it works.

[the_bear_II]

X10 Coleman Fuel no penny pinching safety is important.

[shum02]

The Coleman fuel is the best and per unit is less costly(usually) than the disposable propane bottles, it also burns brighter than propane and will work at lower temps.

Have one and use it all the time. It's all my Scout Troop uses as well.

[BB_TX]

I would buy the Coleman fuel. Maybe a little high but a gallon last a long time.

I have two of those old lanterns and two old Coleman stoves, all bought new in late 50's and early 60's, but have not used either in years.

[vic46]

Rock2 wrote:
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!

Buy the Coleman fuel. That is the fuel that is properly used in a Coleman lantern. The generator in the fluid fuel lamp is designed to operate on the Coleman fuel. I have a Coleman stainless steel lantern
that is about 50 years old that still works like a champ. I have had to replace the generator and the pump leather.

[Gjac]

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]

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

[downtheroad]

30 days, 300 lumens, 3 "D" batteries

Lantern...Link

[beemerphile1]

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]

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.



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[Bob_Olallawa]

Either use the can of fuel, or change over to propane stove and lantern.