2006-07-22 03:58:25 · 11 answers · asked by djrocker_66 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Unopened oil will last until the dinosaurs come back and make new oil. If the seal has been broken, it can remain capped for a long, long time. The main problem with oil storage in small amounts is contamination from dust and humidity.
2006-07-22 04:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes motor oil has a shelf life. The basic oil may not but motor oil has additives, etc which do have a shelf life. I have read that 3 years is a good rule, maybe more if it has been stored very carefully. Besides the oil breaking down the are also forumla considerations, newer engines need new oil so you have to be careful what you use.
2006-07-26 03:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by Stephen B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no shelf life but once the seal is gone must be used in 3 months.
2006-07-22 04:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by uniroyalfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a can of oil from 1908 and it still looks good but the shelf rotted away and collapsed.
2006-07-22 06:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of my oil is really old. It's like from before the dinosaurs so like it must really be really old. Really.
2006-07-22 10:32:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lasts forever,you only need to change your oil because it gets dirty and gets contaminated fron gasoline and acids in the engine,oil doesn't wear out!!
2006-07-22 04:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by gr8leaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Years and years....., the only real threat is additive separation.... (sets so long the additives settle to the bottom) just shake and use.....
2006-07-22 21:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that i know of
2006-07-22 04:07:52 · answer #8 · answered by EL Big Ed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably but I think it is very very long.
2006-07-22 04:01:02 · answer #9 · answered by ironcityveteran 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-22 04:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋