How long can I keep engine oil?

[Lionflyer]

As above. I bought some engine oil, (Amsoil) with intention to use in my next oil change. But a good packaged offer came along which I took it. I suppose I can keep it for the next oil change but is there any expiry date?

[Strudel-]

Call the supplier up and ask for shelf life. I doubt it'll expire that quick (even if there is an expiry date).

[Pisces69]

As above. I bought some engine oil, (Amsoil) with intention to use in my next oil change. But a good packaged offer came along which I took it. I suppose I can keep it for the next oil change but is there any expiry date?

 

 

I keep unopened bottle of EO >1 year also no prob.

 

Opened upto 1 year also can.

 

If the oil does absorb moisture, the moisture wil b burned off when the EO gets hot in the engine.

 

I heard pple keep unopened EO 5 years also.

 

Anyway EO is very tough stuff. It sud not "spoil" so easily.

[Strudel-]

Any chemical engineers here? My olive oil at home got no expiry date 1 leh. Maybe the engine also? Hahaha

[Lowel]

Don't worry. Unopened engine oil usually can last for >3 years shelf life.

Once opened, better use it within 1 year.

[Lionflyer]

thanks all!

[Satria_neo]

EO can last for a long time. 2-3yrs no problem.

[WFME]

Official reply from Oil Companies is between 3-5 years under optimum conditions (ie, not under sun and room temperature). JUST NOTE: 3-5 years is from date of manufacture not the day you buy it. That's why some workshops and shops sells oil at a discount at times.

[Fu11thr0tt1e]

Engine oil can be stored up to 7 yrs (in room temp) from the manufacturing date without any problem.