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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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can oil get bad?

i have some oil that is in a new 5 qt container. its never been opened. but has been sitting for about a year and a half. it's been in a climate controlled room. is it still ok to use? its mobile 1 10w-30
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Re: can oil get bad?

Pour some in a clear container, if its got white moldy substance then its bad i highly doubt it though it should be ok since its only a year old.
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Re: can oil get bad?

Originally Posted by johnny6
Pour some in a clear container, if its got white moldy substance then its bad i highly doubt it though it should be ok since its only a year old.
agreed
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Oil is not like wine, it does not go bad with age in a unopened container.
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Re: can oil get bad?

Shake it as some of the additives may have settled
Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Re: can oil get bad?

Motor oil has an advertised three year shelf life. This is probably conservative.
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