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What oil spec.? I would be interested in taking that and your other car stuff off your hands.

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Does oil go bad????
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 4:25:56 pm

I am redoing my entire garage and am in the process of taking everything out so the current cabinets can be removed. I found a case of Mobil 1 oil. I don't remember buying it but it must be a long time ago when I had my other Boxster. It used to drink alot of oil in the beginning but then it stopped. I think there was a sale and I stocked up on it.

Is it still good? I don't see an expiration date on the bottle.

Thanks
Joanne

Not in a period of ~3 years. Eventually, maybe. Go ahead and use it. *NM*
grant - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 4:36:44 pm

Grant

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It's mostly likely over 8 years
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 4:59:49 pm

I don't need it right now.

Just not sure if I should toss it or keep it for when I will need it.

Thanks
Joanne

Re: It's mostly likely over 8 years
BLKBOXS - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 5:12:19 pm

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Joanne in OC
I don't need it right now.

Just not sure if I should toss it or keep it for when I will need it.

Thanks
Joanne

Excellent question!

Here is what I found on the moble 1 site.

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

MIKELLIG

Re: It's mostly likely over 8 years
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 5:39:41 pm

Thanks...... Now I'll have to really look at them and see if there is a date.

Should be like meds and food with expiration dates smiling smiley

Thanks
Joanne

Send an email to cust svc at the oil company. *NM*
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 7:31:13 pm

They will almost certainly say no, but the reason is: they have not tested it.
grant - Wednesday, 1 January, 2014, at 9:42:47 am

The answer will have little actual merit except to limit their liability.

Grant

Grant

gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com

I still cant think of anything that will degrade much, if sealed
grant - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 7:30:12 pm

The oil? Stable until the next dinosaurs. Most additives likewise. Antacid? I still sue 10 year old tums.

Grant

Grant

gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com

I found winshield washer fluid and anti-freeze as well *NM*
Joanne in OC - Tuesday, 31 December, 2013, at 8:04:11 pm

Just wondering: various components layering by specific gravities. Maybe "Shake Well Before Using." *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 1 January, 2014, at 12:53:58 pm

I doubt it, does not during shipping, but even if so, it wont remain seperate for long in a motor! *NM*
grant - Wednesday, 1 January, 2014, at 5:15:49 pm

Grant

gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com

What oil spec.? I would be interested in taking that and your other car stuff off your hands.
Tony in Whittier - Wednesday, 1 January, 2014, at 8:36:31 pm

drinking smiley

Also, I sent you a pm (different subject).

Tony

you have mail *NM*
Joanne in OC - Thursday, 2 January, 2014, at 2:09:23 am

Re: Does oil go bad????
Joseph in NJ - Thursday, 2 January, 2014, at 7:30:30 am

I recall reading that if you live in temperate climates the freeze/ thaw effect causes condensation in the bottle the same as in the engine during warm up and cool downs.

I'm in SoCal..... so, I think I'm ok with that *NM*
Joanne in OC - Thursday, 2 January, 2014, at 12:58:43 pm

There should be no water in a sealed bottle of motor oil. *NM*
grant - Thursday, 2 January, 2014, at 6:42:56 pm

Grant

gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com

Re: Does oil go bad???? My 2 cents...
Post Falls Rob - Wednesday, 8 January, 2014, at 11:56:52 am

Is there an expiration on the bottle? Is your car under warranty? If answers are no, and yes...use it.

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