[Healeys] Motor Oil

[Bob Spidell]

It occurred to me to use The Google on this ...

According to several articles I read, if properly stored--between 
45-80degF and dry--the recommended maximum shelf life is 5 yrs. (that's 
a manufacturers' recommendation, so you can probably get away with 
longer).   Like Kees mentioned, some additives can settle out so it's a 
good idea to shake the bottle if it's been sitting too long.

I asked because I stocked up on 20W-50 before they took all the good 
stuff out.


bs


Oudesluys wrote:
> Unless the can has been opened I do not think there is any problem. 
> However, if the can once has been opened air will come in and react 
> with the oil in the (very) long run. I have used engine oil of well 
> over 10 years old in the Landrover without ill effects.
> It will need a good shake as some mixed in substances do sink to the 
> bottom of the can.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Bob Spidell wrote:
>> Hey, it's a slow List day.  Plus, I don't think anyone has asked this 
>> one:
>>
>> Does motor oil have a shelf life?  If so, does synthetic have a 
>> longer shelf life (or shorter)?
>>
>> Inquiring minds ...
>>
>>
>> bs
>>
>>
>>   
>
>


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