5 year old Esso UniFlo 10w30 Would U use it ??

[JustinC25]

So a friend asked me to do an oil change on his Echo today.
Said he had some oil and a filter. So I get there and he has one of the good Toyota filters in the white box. (back from when he had his Tercel), a case of Esso UniFlo 10w30 SL, and 2 cases of Mobil Drive Clean 10w30. He wanted me to use the Esso since the box was already opened. So I proceeded to change the oil, but I made sure to shake the oil bottles really well incase any of the additives came out of suspension. Do you guys think it will be ok ? I'm not too worried, but I thought I'd share.
The car is a 2000 Toyota Echo, with 119k.

Lets hear your thoughts,
Justin

 

[daves87rs]

I think it would be just fine...

 

[beast3300]

Originally Posted By: daves87rs
I think it would be just fine...


X2

 

[oliveoil]

Shake and pour!

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

Ése no es ninguÌn problema, señor.

 

[addyguy]

Sounds great! No worries AT ALL!

 

[pbm]

I would not be concerned that the oil is 5 years old BUT I wouldn't use 10w30 in January in New Hampshire (COLD) in a car spec'd for 5w30.

 

[tomcat27]

Originally Posted By: pbm
I would not be concerned that the oil is 5 years old BUT I wouldn't use 10w30 in January in New Hampshire (COLD) in a car spec'd for 5w30.


+1

 

[mjoekingz28]

Good idea on the shaking. I see valvoline recommends it on their site. I always thought it was just a BITOG thing.


They seem pretty helpful and honest in their FAQ btw.

 

[JustinC25]

Originally Posted By: pbm
I would not be concerned that the oil is 5 years old BUT I wouldn't use 10w30 in January in New Hampshire (COLD) in a car spec'd for 5w30.

I tried to talk him into 5w30, but he wanted to use up what he had. I don't think it will be too much of a problem, as the car lives in a heated garage.

 

[Johnny]

A good oil and if still factory sealed bottles, not a problem.

 

[davzog]

It was underground for millions of years...can't imagine 5 years on a shelf can change it drastically....I would use it.