Interesting FYI from Peak Oil

[virginoil]

Originally Posted By: Corvette Owner
Originally Posted By: Reddy45
The stuff sat underground for millions of years in raw form without any issues. I think it'll last long enough in a garage that it won't be a concern in your lifetime.


+1 - exactly what I was thinking, well stated!


Yeah oil underground not exposed to air is a separate matter.

When discussed some years ago air migration thru (in and out of ) the plastic container was considered an issue and that was considered a possible impact on the chemistry of the oil/additives eg moisture formulation due to temperature changes.

Why does a longer shelf oil matter when specs usually change every 3 to 5 years anyway and stocking up beyond that period ? Unless someone is talking about oil stored in a garage and inherited many years later.

Should double check with Peak Oil was the response by a Chemist or by a person acting as a tech rep with limited knowledge.

Could also be interpreted "no shelf life" meaning it should be used immediately as it cannot sit around.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: HerrStig
Nothing like having a whole pile of oil for a car you don't have any more and which will not be up to spec for your new one.

I suppose that's one aberration of the BITOG universe. We occasionally hoard enough oil that the stash outlasts the vehicle (or our time with the vehicle, at least).

 

[SilverC6]

I'd feel better about storing oil indefinitely if it were in inert glass containers.

I recently walked into an auto parts store in town that was going out of business.

They did not rotate their display oil on their shelves and it was apparent that the motor oil inside was breaking down the bottles.

The oil was literally on the verge of weeping through the bottles.

 

[Fordtrucktexan]

Originally Posted By: Garak
Originally Posted By: HerrStig
Nothing like having a whole pile of oil for a car you don't have any more and which will not be up to spec for your new one.

I suppose that's one aberration of the BITOG universe. We occasionally hoard enough oil that the stash outlasts the vehicle (or our time with the vehicle, at least).


Even when we have the stuff going on clearance, I never hoard. If anything, I kinda look forward to buying oil for the next change, it's kinda like "what flavor should we try this time..." (as long as it meets specs).

 

[deven]

Originally Posted By: SilverC6
I'd feel better about storing oil indefinitely if it were in inert glass containers.

I recently walked into an auto parts store in town that was going out of business.

They did not rotate their display oil on their shelves and it was apparent that the motor oil inside was breaking down the bottles.

The oil was literally on the verge of weeping through the bottles.

I have red line oil that over 7 years old and no weeping. The bottles are sealed though.

 

[Garak]

Originally Posted By: Fordtrucktexan
Even when we have the stuff going on clearance, I never hoard. If anything, I kinda look forward to buying oil for the next change, it's kinda like "what flavor should we try this time..." (as long as it meets specs).

For me, it depends. Sometimes, I come across a special that's too good to ignore. Then again, I don't want to go overboard, either.

 

[crazyoildude]

They wrote back Peak Conventional Motor Oil has no shelf life. do they mean you have to use it the second you pay for it?? LOL

I think i remember not to long ago blackstone labs said they tried old oil in their own vehicle and then tested it and all was good.