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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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I just baught a full bottle from someone locally, and i was just curious if nitrous could go bad over a long period of time. If so ill need to find out how long its been in bottle.
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Not that I have ever heard about. Im no expert though.
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Nitrous doesn't really have an expiration date !!!
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not my nitrous, it is chock full of artificial preservatives.
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You'll want to shake the bottle well before spraying if it sets for a long period of time.
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It can leak out over time if your connections are not secure. Mine never got the chance to go bad.
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I havent heard anything about that but then again my bottle only last's me about a weekend.......
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alright thanks for all the replys, i guess that means its time to turn start running threw both bottles then.
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You'll want to shake the bottle well before spraying if it sets for a long period of time.
yes. make sure to shake it vigorously.
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Originally Posted by Sharpe
You'll want to shake the bottle well before spraying if it sets for a long period of time.


You'll be fine, don't worry about any 'expiration dates.' You don't really need to shake it either. Just verify there isn't any leaks otherwise you'll come back to an empty bottle. Also don't store the bottle near any heat sources etc.

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I have used bottles in cars that had set in the garage for well over a year and in some cases longer. You will be fine.

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