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Shelf life of bottled engine oil and ATF (no brake fluid here!)
Dear friends,
If I buy lots of engine oil/ATF and store them in the garage for several years (e.g. 5 years), will there be any degradation in their lubrication or additive-assisted anti-sludge & soot control quality? I think they should be OK almost forever. What are your opinions? Thank you very much. Best regards, Eric |
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I don't see why there'd be a problem.
You might want to shake the bottle before use though.
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2005 Audi A4 1.8T CVT -Silver/Black "Siegfried" 1982 300D - Silver/Blue "Ralph" -For Sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/119226-1982-300d-sale.html#post852260 1989 VW Diesel Jetta Blue/Blue "Bodo" RIP |
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Why are you wanting to stock up and keep the fluids and keep them around for 5 years. The fluids should be fine though. I however can see you doing this if you can find a good deal on Mobile 1, and buying as much as you can. I have almost done this before, but passed on it due to some major oil leaks in my car.
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well sales come and go................
and they are always making advances in their oils. Thats reason enough to not stock p for 5 years. I stock up for a year's worth just cause it's easier to buy a case of Delvac 1300 at NAPA that way
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2005 Audi A4 1.8T CVT -Silver/Black "Siegfried" 1982 300D - Silver/Blue "Ralph" -For Sale: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=852260 1989 VW Diesel Jetta Blue/Blue "Bodo" RIP |
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Oil life
I have noticed a fair amount of solid particles (wax??) settling in the bottom of engine oil cans that were sitting around between 4 to 6 years. So, even if it is a minority view, I would try to use up the oil before year 4, better yet, before year 2.
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Thank you all for your precious replies. I will only buy enough oil
for about a year supply. Anyway, Kragen always has good deals on oil. Best regards, Eric |
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