The frequency with which stove cleaning and fuel pump maintenance are required for your MSR stove will vary greatly depending on the type and quality of the fuel you use, the age of the fuel, how hot you are burning the stove, and other factors. The chart below can help provide a general estimate for when to clean and perform maintenance on your stove after hours of use.
| Fuel Type* | Estimated Schedule for Stove Cleaning & Pump Maintenance |
| White Gas | Every 40 hours of use |
| Kerosene | High quality** kerosene: Every 20 hours of use Low quality kerosene: Every 10 hours of use |
| Diesel | High quality** diesel: every 20 hours of use Low quality diesel: every 10 hours of use |
| Jet Fuel | Every 20 hours of use |
| Automobile Gas | Every 10 hours of use |
| Mineral Spirits | High quality mineral spirits: Every 30 hours of use Low quality mineral spirits: Every 15 hours of use |
| AV Gas | Every 10 hours of use |
*Check your stove manual for a list of fuels that are compatible with your MSR stove before attempting to use any of the fuels listed above.
** A good quality fuel should appear clear, bright, without water, sediment or particles. If the fuel looks cloudy or has sediment at the bottom of the container, decant or filter the liquids from the solids. Look for fuel that is low in benzene, sulfur and aromatics as it will leave fewer deposits and emit less carcinogenic fumes.
For more information on cleaning and maintaining your specific MSR stove, check out our Youtube Page for how-to videos.