Whats the Shelf-Life of Oil?

ScorpionNinja · June 15th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Im looking to buy enuff Rotella T 5w40 (2 gals maybe) for enuff to last me like 2 seasons of oil changes! I figure oil prices will climb more, and who knows... maybe next year the price on it will be $10 more a Gal.
(That might not be a big deal, but hey in these times, that $20 saved (for example) over 2 Gals, and thats like another Tank of Gas to ride through the Twisties with!

So if i buy afew Gals, and lets say 3-4 years from now, i go to use my last Gal. of Rotella T... will the Oil be less performing then if i bought it 'Fresh' from the store (saying it only sat on walmarts shelf for 1 week, prior to me buying it) ya know what i mean?

sorry TYPO Title, lol ahem... " Shelf-Life "

kkim · June 15th, 2009, 05:21 PM

I believe I've read oil will keep years if stored in an unopened container.

ScorpionNinja · June 15th, 2009, 05:37 PM

Aye i figured so, but just wanted to see what others think or have heard! Heh, i was waiting for CC cowboy to reply with sumin like "Shelf life is like a Twinkee, 50 years" ROFL

kkim · June 15th, 2009, 05:39 PM

lol... give him some time. I'm sure he'll come up w/ something.

BlueRaven · June 15th, 2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

Aye i figured so, but just wanted to see what others think or have heard! Heh, i was waiting for CC cowboy to reply with sumin like "Shelf life is like a Twinkee, 50 years" ROFL

backinthesaddleagain · June 15th, 2009, 07:33 PM

ExxonMobil recommends a five year maximum shelf-life for engine oils, including Mobil 1.
thats per their website. maybe R&D says it lasts 10, but marketing says 5. in any event 2 seasons is not long at all.

A friend of mine had a Spectro sponsorship. they gave him more products than any 1 person could ever use in a season and we would use 2-3 yr old oil that he gave us and never had a problem. also that was conventional 10w40.

Snake · June 16th, 2009, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

lol... give him some time. I'm sure he'll come up w/ something.

OK where are you CC cowboy with your witty comments?

ScorpionNinja · June 16th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

OK where are you CC cowboy with your witty comments?

lol

ScorpionNinja · June 16th, 2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

OK where are you CC cowboy with your witty comments?

lol

HKr1 · June 16th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

Aye i figured so, but just wanted to see what others think or have heard! Heh, i was waiting for CC cowboy to reply with sumin like "Shelf life is like a Twinkee, 50 years" ROFL

I was waiting to hear all about the dinosaurs.

June 15th, 2009, 05:17 PM	#1
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Whats the Shelf-Life of Oil? Im looking to buy enuff Rotella T 5w40 (2 gals maybe) for enuff to last me like 2 seasons of oil changes! I figure oil prices will climb more, and who knows... maybe next year the price on it will be $10 more a Gal. (That might not be a big deal, but hey in these times, that $20 saved (for example) over 2 Gals, and thats like another Tank of Gas to ride through the Twisties with! So if i buy afew Gals, and lets say 3-4 years from now, i go to use my last Gal. of Rotella T... will the Oil be less performing then if i bought it 'Fresh' from the store (saying it only sat on walmarts shelf for 1 week, prior to me buying it) ya know what i mean? sorry TYPO Title, lol ahem... " Shelf-Life "

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June 15th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I believe I've read oil will keep years if stored in an unopened container.

June 15th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#3
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Aye i figured so, but just wanted to see what others think or have heard! Heh, i was waiting for CC cowboy to reply with sumin like "Shelf life is like a Twinkee, 50 years" ROFL

June 15th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	lol... give him some time. I'm sure he'll come up w/ something.

June 15th, 2009, 07:33 PM	#6
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	ExxonMobil recommends a five year maximum shelf-life for engine oils, including Mobil 1. thats per their website. maybe R&D says it lasts 10, but marketing says 5. in any event 2 seasons is not long at all. A friend of mine had a Spectro sponsorship. they gave him more products than any 1 person could ever use in a season and we would use 2-3 yr old oil that he gave us and never had a problem. also that was conventional 10w40.