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Shelf-life Of Motor Oils


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Posted 09 December 2013 - 12:05 AM

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As the title mentioned, may I know if motor oils have shelf life??? If so, how long can I safely use the oil after purchacing???


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Posted 09 December 2013 - 03:01 PM

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QUOTE (iceforever @ Dec 9 2013, 12:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
As the title mentioned, may I know if motor oils have shelf life??? If so, how long can I safely use the oil after purchacing???

This was asked many times around but no one can give a correct answer. Expiry date cannot be found anywhere either.
To be safe buy and use unopened bottles, and when opened, for the balance close the cap tight and keep from exposure of rain and sun and use as soon as possible.... smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 11 December 2013 - 01:57 PM

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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Dec 9 2013, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This was asked many times around but no one can give a correct answer. Expiry date cannot be found anywhere either.
To be safe buy and use unopened bottles, and when opened, for the balance close the cap tight and keep from exposure of rain and sun and use as soon as possible.... smile_tongue.gif


My mechanic informed that the shelf life should be less than 3 years due to the unstable additives which are blended into the oil. Futhermore, moisture from the flooring might sip through the container into the oil, making the oil "moist" and spoilt.
The reason I post this question here is to confirm whether his claims are justified.
Anyway, unker turbo, thanks for the reply. Appreciate!!

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Posted 12 December 2013 - 07:42 AM

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QUOTE (iceforever @ Dec 11 2013, 01:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My mechanic informed that the shelf life should be less than 3 years due to the unstable additives which are blended into the oil. Futhermore, moisture from the flooring might sip through the container into the oil, making the oil "moist" and spoilt.
The reason I post this question here is to confirm whether his claims are justified.
Anyway, unker turbo, thanks for the reply. Appreciate!!

In almost everything we of course would like to use products that are as fresh as possible except probably brandy and wine...hahaha
As mentioned even the manufacturer does not indicate the expiry date and no one have found out anything on it even in the internet.... smile_blackeye.gif