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09-26-2011, 08:42 AM
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Oil change question??? Oil experts come on in...
1st… Does NEW oil go bad if it still left in its original container? I did an oil change last year and bought two of the 5qt Mobil 1 jugs. I have approx 2qts left from the last change and was wondering if I could still use this for this oil change.
2nd… I am due for an oil change; however, my car is going into storage for the year this week. Should I change the oil now, or wait until I pull the car out in spring to do it. I guess for me I don’t like the idea of old dirty oil sitting in the car over the winter. Thanks
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09-26-2011, 08:47 AM
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the oil sealed should be fine, and yes change that oil now before you put it in storage and put stabil in the gas tank.
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09-26-2011, 08:52 AM
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09-26-2011, 08:57 AM
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09-26-2011, 09:12 AM
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The saying around my home goes, if in doubt, pitch it out...
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09-26-2011, 09:24 AM
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The answers are not even clear cut with sealed containers, let alone opened ones. Storage conditions are a huge impact. I would not use the oil myself if the container was stored in my shed that sees a wide temperature range (-20deg f --> 120deg f); whether it was previously opened or not.
Its nice having a temperature controlled garage!! I found this article in a quick google search: http://www.machinerylubrication.com/...t-storage-life
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