Do Oil Filters Go Bad Sitting On The Shelf Too Long?

[m21bmr]

I would use the filter unless there was something obviously wrong from an inspection.

 

[Hermann]

Right now I am using a Wix 51348 c.2015. I have two Purolators that are older but not using them.

 

[enduroracing7]

I have a Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil filter that I purchased for my 04 Nissan Sentra back in 2015 as part of a oil change discounted bundle, but never used.
This had been sitting in the Nissan's trunk for years and then moved to my garage.
I have done oil changes since then, but used K&N filters. It's time for another oil and filter change, but question whether I should even consider this old filter, or just get a new one.
I could imagine that there could be potentially rust accumulation, brittle filter media or drain back valve. I don't think it is worth taking the chance over a 17.00 filter.
Opinions?

I've cut open fram filters that were NOS from the 60s 70s & 80s and I would say even at that age the only thing that would make them unusable might be a hard ADBV, everything else was in excellent condition. If you search around you might find the post of a guy cutting open a 90s fram on here after using for an oil change, and it was fine.

 

[enduroracing7]

Fram Canada PH3980 C&P

It is with a touch of sadness that I give you a 90s Fram PH3980. Produced at the storied Stratford Ontario Plant which closed in 2012 Date Code F3178A (1993?) This is a much heavier filter than the current PH3980. Steel is thicker, media feels heavier. Run for approx 12,000Km in an 04 Chevy...

bobistheoilguy.com

 

[lenbata]

Buy a new one exactly the Mobil 1 you have for a long time, then return the old Mobil 1 filter to the store.

 

[StarCaller]

Buy a new one exactly the Mobil 1 you have for a long time, then return the old Mobil 1 filter to the store.

not right /

 

[RyanY]

Fram Canada PH3980 C&P

It is with a touch of sadness that I give you a 90s Fram PH3980. Produced at the storied Stratford Ontario Plant which closed in 2012 Date Code F3178A (1993?) This is a much heavier filter than the current PH3980. Steel is thicker, media feels heavier. Run for approx 12,000Km in an 04 Chevy...

bobistheoilguy.com

That post gives me confidence to run the 2012-vintage Fram XG3593A I picked from the Walmart clearance shelf a few months ago.

 

[John105]

not right /

Yep that’s how people wind up with defective goods. It’s too bad people do that. If a person is say 10 years old they may not know any better. It’s like when something of ours is stolen, just steal someone else’s, why not

My buddy has a friend who actually always uses products like tires for 30-60 days, destroys them, and says he doesn’t like them and gets a new set. He likes it when a shop isn’t pleased. It’s like he’s making up for his inner unhappiness

 

[ZeeOSix]

That post gives me confidence to run the 2012-vintage Fram XG3593A I picked from the Walmart clearance shelf a few months ago.

An OG Ultra that old if stored where it doesn't rust at all would be totally fine to use. I have some OG Ultras that are 5+ years old that I've stored sealed inside the house and they look great and will be used.