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5-Gallon Plastic Gasoline Can

Ratings & Reviews for Scepter 5-Gallon Plastic Gasoline Can

3.3
1626
Review
 3.3 out of 5
1626 Reviews


48% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product has a mixed reception. Some customers appreciate its sturdy construction, large capacity, and safety features, while many others find the complicated pouring mechanism extremely difficult to use. The main complaints are that the spout is awkward and hard to operate, requiring two hands, and the built-in filter restricts the flow rate, causing the gas pump to shut off prematurely. Several customers also reported significant leakage and spills around the spout. Overall, the consensus is that the product sacrifices usability and convenience in the name of safety features, and many customers recommend finding a simpler gas can design.

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1626 Customer Reviews

Gets the job done

Holds gas good

April 16, 2026
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leaks

leaks

April 16, 2026
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Great for mowers

Would Recommend

Was a little tricky to figure out even with the instructions but I blame myself since i never owned one before

April 16, 2026
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Easy to use

Would Recommend

Size

April 16, 2026
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The nozzle is great

Would Recommend

Good solid gas can

April 16, 2026
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Spend a little more money and get the better one .

Would Not Recommend

This is my second can in 2 years of this style. First one cracked at the handle where the seam is.

April 16, 2026
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The worst spout design yet

Would Not Recommend

I purchased one for my daughter during the Tennessee ice storm of 2026. She did not have the strength to squeeze the whatever you want to call it that opens the valve to pour fuel into a generator. I have since replaced the non-functioning spout with a tradional spout. If you buy this fuel container I highly suggest throwing the supplied spout in a trash can and replace it with one that functions before using it.

April 10, 2026
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Needs better venting

Would Recommend

It does not allow enough air in while pouring which causes it to pour slowly. It is easy to use and does not spill.

April 10, 2026
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Good can

Would Recommend

The valve works well.

April 10, 2026
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Nozzle is perfect but does require a little pressu

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Easy to use, flows really well

April 10, 2026
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Could be thicker material

Would Recommend

Easy fill

April 8, 2026
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Get an extra one

Would Recommend

This is perfect for those gas powered tools! I ran out of gas in the blizzard of 2026 and so wish I had bought an extra container. Easy to fill. Easy to find in the garage.

April 8, 2026
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Saves money at the pump and easy to fill the tank.

Would Recommend

Saves money at the pump and easy to fill the tank. I like the fact that with the cost of gas, I will be able to cut my grass without refilling multiple times.

April 5, 2026
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Easier to lift with two handles

Would Recommend

Two handles

April 1, 2026
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Came in handy when we needed it

It is bigger than I expected it to be

April 1, 2026
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