Motor oil shelf life, 2+ cases of VR-1, unopened bottles |
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Motor oil shelf life, 2+ cases of VR-1, unopened bottles |
anderssj |
Dec 4 2021, 09:43 AM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I bought three cases of Valvoline VR-1 20w50 about 18 months ago, back when it was cheap(er). Given the number of miles I put on the teener in a given year, the remaining 2 cases will probably last me another 3 years or so. Any problem using oil that is 4 to 5 years old if the bottles are unopened?
BTW, I read a number of the various articles on the web, but thought I would get better gouge from the experts here... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Thanks in advance! |
Shivers |
Dec 4 2021, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,431 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
It's a couple hundred million years old already. I don't think a couple years will be a big deal.
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rgalla9146 |
Dec 4 2021, 06:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,569 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
It's a couple hundred million years old already. I don't think a couple years will be a big deal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I said those exact words to Ray Mital more than once. The things added by sustained exposure to the internal combustion environment are another story. |
PatMc |
Dec 5 2021, 06:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 27-June 21 From: Long Beach Member No.: 25,669 Region Association: None |
I would have no issues using it until it's started "canning". Canning is when the bottle looks like you pulled a vacuum on it and it's somewhat collapsed...that typically means that a significant amount of atmosphere has permeated the package and started to affect (oxidize, or something else) the product. If the bottle looks normal and there's no "use by" date it on....shake it up some (sometimes fine solids will fall out of suspension over time) and run it.
I apply this rule to just about everything in a bottle. |
Van B |
Dec 5 2021, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,612 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
I would have no issues using it until it's started "canning". Canning is when the bottle looks like you pulled a vacuum on it and it's somewhat collapsed...that typically means that a significant amount of atmosphere has permeated the package and started to affect (oxidize, or something else) the product. If the bottle looks normal and there's no "use by" date it on....shake it up some (sometimes fine solids will fall out of suspension over time) and run it. I apply this rule to just about everything in a bottle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Plus, you’ll need to give it the ole paint can shake when you do finally use it. Some of the additives will settle over time. I actually do the shaky shake on every bottle. But, there’s probably medication I could take for that. |
930cabman |
Dec 6 2021, 02:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,147 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
I would have no issues using it until it's started "canning". Canning is when the bottle looks like you pulled a vacuum on it and it's somewhat collapsed...that typically means that a significant amount of atmosphere has permeated the package and started to affect (oxidize, or something else) the product. If the bottle looks normal and there's no "use by" date it on....shake it up some (sometimes fine solids will fall out of suspension over time) and run it. I apply this rule to just about everything in a bottle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Plus, you’ll need to give it the ole paint can shake when you do finally use it. Some of the additives will settle over time. I actually do the shaky shake on every bottle. But, there’s probably medication I could take for that. When you find the medication, please share as many of us could use it |
73-914 |
Dec 6 2021, 03:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 579 Joined: 24-April 10 From: Albany UpstateNY Member No.: 11,651 Region Association: None |
I would have no issues using it until it's started "canning". Canning is when the bottle looks like you pulled a vacuum on it and it's somewhat collapsed...that typically means that a significant amount of atmosphere has permeated the package and started to affect (oxidize, or something else) the product. If the bottle looks normal and there's no "use by" date it on....shake it up some (sometimes fine solids will fall out of suspension over time) and run it. I apply this rule to just about everything in a bottle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Plus, you’ll need to give it the ole paint can shake when you do finally use it. Some of the additives will settle over time. I actually do the shaky shake on every bottle. But, there’s probably medication I could take for that. When you find the medication, please share as many of us could use it It's called "Applejack" |
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