Topic: Shelf life - Oil

[CaféElite]

Im curious if unopened oil has a shelf life? I have about 12qts of oil that have been setting on my garage shelf for like 2 1/2 years and finally found a reason to use it.. Now im curious if I should since I dont if its still good.. Might sound like a door knob of a question but *shrug* I have no clue.

Thanks..

[Roach Carver]

I would say it is okay if sealed and unused.

[mattcb350f]

"ExxonMobil recommends a five year maximum shelf-life for engine oils, including Mobil 1."

Found here:
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/Mobil1_Shelf_Life.aspx

...I bet it's longer than that, they are in the business of selling the stuff 

 Matt.

[CaféElite]

Thanks!!!!

[Uncle Ernie]

Call the manufacturer.

[CaféElite]

Call the manufacturer.

Listen here negative nancy if I wasnt lazy I would have done so. Actually I could have searched the net as well but sometimes you just dont get that back yard garage knowledge by going that route.

[333]

Negative Nancy?  Boy, Ernie.  He told you!

[Kevin D]

Not that it has anything to do with this discussion but........I wonder how long it was buried in the ground before it sat on the shelf for two years.

[754]

I got some Aero Red Shell oil from the 30,s..wonder if it is still good??

[Bob Wessner]

I'm not sure I would trust the manufacturer. After all, they would rather sell you some new stock, right?

Having said that, here's one source  http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html if you scroll down, on various types of oils. Engine oil recommendation is three years.

[BobbyR]

I got some Aero Red Shell oil from the 30,s..wonder if it is still good??

I would not put it in newer engines like from the 1950's to the present. They had none of the additives. Our CB would chew it up in seconds. It is a great keepsake.