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Old 03-28-2004, 10:45 AM
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Bought some for the SS back in october but ended up putting the car to sleep for the winter before i could change it so the oil has been sittin in the garage since october...can i still use it this season or should i get new oil?
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As long as the cap wasn't removed it's fine.
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Your fine,as long as the cap has been on the jug and not left open for dust or water to get in it.
Its been around since 1 million + years ............... ? a few months wont hurt a thing.
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LOL thats a good point. Thanks!
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Motor oil has a shelf life of at least 4-5 years, some experts even say 10.
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Oil onmly will get stale from sitting in the pan for extended periods of time if it has all ready been contaminated(oil that is used or has miles on it)
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Originally Posted by 99CamaroSS
Bought some for the SS back in october but ended up putting the car to sleep for the winter before i could change it so the oil has been sittin in the garage since october...can i still use it this season or should i get new oil?
I always put my fresh oil in my car before storage. i too put my car away in oct, and am now just driving it around. Oil will be fine.




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