Engine Oil

zltm089 · 06-27-2015, 07:34 AM

Just wondering if engine oil have an expiry date?

I got some which I bought in 2012/13, still safe to use?

Dan-danGT · 06-27-2015, 09:01 AM

I would say so, it's not being used in an engine. It's not hydroscopic like brake fluid. It will be fine

MrPogle · 06-27-2015, 10:22 AM

Mobil reckon 5 years shelf life if it's sealed in its original container. Should be fine but don't use it if it's cloudy or has significant sediment that won't go away with shaking.

Russ.C · 06-30-2015, 03:40 AM

Most if not all oils at work have a 10yr life (aircraft maintenance) they are in metal tins so to be safe I would say 5 years in plastic probably

Paul D3 · 07-05-2015, 03:03 AM

It's been in the ground for millions of years..

More seriously I think it would fine as long as it's not been opened or exposed to extremes.

06-27-2015, 07:34 AM	#1
zltm089 Banned 247 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Engine Oil - Expiry date Just wondering if engine oil have an expiry date? I got some which I bought in 2012/13, still safe to use?
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Dan-danGT Captain 33 Rep 650 Posts Drives: E90 330d M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire iTrader: (0)	I would say so, it's not being used in an engine. It's not hydroscopic like brake fluid. It will be fine
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MrPogle Captain 69 Rep 605 Posts Drives: F10 550i M-Sport LCI Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Mobil reckon 5 years shelf life if it's sealed in its original container. Should be fine but don't use it if it's cloudy or has significant sediment that won't go away with shaking.
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Russ.C Private First Class 15 Rep 192 Posts Drives: E92 330D M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	Most if not all oils at work have a 10yr life (aircraft maintenance) they are in metal tins so to be safe I would say 5 years in plastic probably
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07-05-2015, 03:03 AM	#5
Paul D3 Private First Class 72 Rep 182 Posts Drives: Alpina D3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It's been in the ground for millions of years.. More seriously I think it would fine as long as it's not been opened or exposed to extremes.
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