Maxlife 5w30 Blend Storage question

[lastofthebreed_ws6]

Hey all

I do a yearly end of season oil change on my 2002 Trans Am. It calls for 5.2L - depending on drain time it’s between 5.2-5.5L for a refill.

I started with 2 5L jugs of maxlife blend 5w30, used one full bottle and .5L from the second jug. I’ve used a ziplock bag between bottle and cap to seal it better and it’s in a climate controlled area. Would I be ok to use this bottle as my .25-.5 bottle for the next like 10 years and just buy one jug to use with it or is this not a great idea?

Thanks!

 

[Lubener]

Your oil will be fine in ten years. It might need a shakin before you use it. I think the plastic bag is overkill if you have the jug in a climate controlled area. The plastic might interfere with the cap's sealing abilities.

 

[Passport1]

Great question. I have three or four jugs of Maxlife bought on clearance 6 months ago. Won't be using any until 6/8 months from now. Good to know.

 

[Rogueman2016s]

I wouldn’t use an open jug after say after 1-2 yrs. I have no scientific evidence but I’d just feel better mentally

 

[WobblyElvis]

I don't understand why you wouldn't use up all of the previously opened bottle first and top up the last .5 qt with the new bottle.

 

[ATex7239]

Per Valvoline FAQ

DOES MOTOR OIL EXPIRE? IF NOT, HOW LONG DOES MOTOR OIL GENERALLY LAST?​

Valvoline motor oils do not have documented expiration dates. When stored under optimal conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period of time. It can be used as long as the American Petroleum Institute (API) rating on the label continues to meet or exceed the requirements listed in your car’s owner's manual. If the rating is still current, we advise you shake the container before use to blend any additives that may have settled.

That said, (2) 5qt jugs and (1) 1 qt bottle will give you approximately two changes and make this problem go away.

 

[lastofthebreed_ws6]

Per Valvoline FAQ

DOES MOTOR OIL EXPIRE? IF NOT, HOW LONG DOES MOTOR OIL GENERALLY LAST?​

Valvoline motor oils do not have documented expiration dates. When stored under optimal conditions, the product remains stable for an extended period of time. It can be used as long as the American Petroleum Institute (API) rating on the label continues to meet or exceed the requirements listed in your car’s owner's manual. If the rating is still current, we advise you shake the container before use to blend any additives that may have settled.

That said, (2) 5qt jugs and (1) 1 qt bottle will give you approximately two changes and make this problem go away.

Good to know - in Canada it’s hard to find and Amazon the 5L is only 15$ more then the 1l so it was a easy choice

 

[99Saturn]

I don't understand why you wouldn't use up all of the previously opened bottle first and top up the last .5 qt with the new bottle.

This. Just always rotate in the new jug. That said I have some oil in my stash that I bought circa 2015 and I’m not stressing using it.

 

[CharBaby]

Definitely use up the open jug at the next oil change then get into your newest jug and on & on.

 

[eljefino]

Leap-frog it.

 

[Soft Cars]

What you could do is buy the machine Valvoline uses to install the tamperproof seal.

 

[ripcord]

If motor oil can last for a year or more in the harsh conditions inside an engine, it can for sure last much longer in a sealed container.

 

[ProbeGT]

Per Valvoline FAQ

DOES MOTOR OIL EXPIRE? IF NOT, HOW LONG DOES MOTOR OIL GENERALLY LAST?​

Valvoline motor oils do not have documented expiration dates.

Valvoline of all brands bragging? The irony!

I used to think that motor oil in sealed containers can last an eternity. I am not so sure anymore, after I poured 13-year-old Valvoline MaxLife NextGen from sealed bottles and found thick white greasy substance at the bottom of every bottle. This oil is still in my Jag's engine, mixed with some fresh Rotella T6. No issues so far after ~1,000 miles. Still, I did not expect the oil to separate/solidify like this. Perhaps an expert can comment on what that white substance is an whether or not it will liquify again with heat-cycling??

 

[ATex7239]

Valvoline of all brands bragging? The irony!

I used to think that motor oil in sealed containers can last an eternity. I am not so sure anymore, after I poured 13-year-old Valvoline MaxLife NextGen from sealed bottles and found thick white greasy substance at the bottom of every bottle. This oil is still in my Jag's engine, mixed with some fresh Rotella T6. No issues so far after ~1,000 miles. Still, I did not expect the oil to separate/solidify like this. Perhaps an expert can comment on what that white substance is an whether or not it will liquify again with heat-cycling??

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I’m no expert. Mobil says five years and that seems reasonable to me.

https://www.mobil.com/lubricants/-/media/files/global/us/industrial/tech-topics/tt-lubricating-oils-greases-shelf-life-recommendations.pdf

 

[blupupher]

I’m no expert. Mobil says five years and that seems reasonable to me.

https://www.mobil.com/lubricants/-/media/files/global/us/industrial/tech-topics/tt-lubricating-oils-greases-shelf-life-recommendations.pdf

Most all others say 4-5 years, but it is a cover their butt statement. API changes every 4-6 years, so that timeframe is what they go by.
Several oil analysis done on "old" new oil and it was perfectly fine for use in an engine spec'ed for it.

I feel if th oil meets the engine spec, use it regardless of age, just shake it up a bit before use.

I have used 10 year old oil and had no issues with it. Engine I used it in is still running just fine.

 

[ATex7239]

Most all others say 4-5 years, but it is a cover their butt statement. API changes every 4-6 years, so that timeframe is what they go by.
Several oil analysis done on "old" new oil and it was perfectly fine for use in an engine spec'ed for it.

I feel if th oil meets the engine spec, use it regardless of age, just shake it up a bit before use.

I have used 10 year old oil and had no issues with it. Engine I used it in is still running just fine.

I would imagine if the things Mobil says to look out for (sediment, odor, cloudiness etc.) are not present then it is probably fine.

 

[facility1]

keep at room temperature,, factory sealed containers,,it should last a ..long.. time ,i would shake container good before use,,are some containers dated??

 

[wlk]

Normal cap, not the baggy and just shake it up and pour. No issues