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06-04-2020, 05:46 AM
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 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2019
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Old Oil?
Hey folks, I was getting ready to do an oil change and I found some oil that was left over from one of my past changes. The container has 3 qts left and had the lid on, from me thinking back it's probably 2-3 years old. Is there any harm in using it or should I get rid of it and buy new? Thanks.
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06-04-2020, 06:06 AM
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My thought is; if your concerned enough to ask then for peace of mind DON'T use it. Oh, if you find a container of gas from the same time frame I wouldn't use that either! Have a wonderful day!
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06-04-2020, 06:20 AM
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It was in the ground for about 100 million years so should be ok.
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06-04-2020, 06:47 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019
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If it wasn't contaminated it's fine
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06-04-2020, 06:59 AM
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I always have extra oil for any number of reasons. It won't go bad.
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06-04-2020, 07:21 AM
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06-04-2020, 07:23 AM
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Open the lid and look in without jostling it to see if there is any water in from condensation it would be on top of the oil.
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2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims
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06-04-2020, 08:40 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2019
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Thanks for the input! I'm going to go ahead and use it. I don't see any condensation 102SS, thanks for the tip.
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2012 Camaro SS LS3, JRE Scoop, CAI intake, Whipple Supercharger, Fast 85lb injectors, ZL1 pump, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, Stainless Power 1 7/8 headers w/HFC, Ridetech coilovers, BMR sway bars, trailing arms, toe rods, cradle bushing inserts, 2020 Speed Tuned.
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06-04-2020, 08:53 AM
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Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010
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See if the container has an effective date. If you are in a pinch then use it, just change your oil sooner.
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06-04-2020, 09:07 AM
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06-04-2020, 09:25 AM
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06-04-2020, 09:30 AM
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Manufacturers typically suggest a 5 year shelf life max, though how much of that is marketing and how much is science is an ongoing debate. |
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06-04-2020, 09:32 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013
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That being said I would and do use old unused oil.
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06-04-2020, 09:35 AM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013
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2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber. |
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