E Elmogus Joined Nov 4, 2010 Messages 9 Location Connecticut Oct 24, 2011 #1 does gear oil have a shelf life and just get "old". Got a 1/2 gallon of 80w-90 that's at least 5 yrs old. Do I dump it or use it ?
does gear oil have a shelf life and just get "old". Got a 1/2 gallon of 80w-90 that's at least 5 yrs old. Do I dump it or use it ?
A addyguy Joined Sep 8, 2005 Messages 16,044 Location Canada Oct 24, 2011 #2 As long as it's been stored in a sealed container, and hasn't got contaminated with water...etc.., it should be fine.
As long as it's been stored in a sealed container, and hasn't got contaminated with water...etc.., it should be fine.
C Chris142 Joined Jun 5, 2003 Messages 28,022 Location Apple Valley, California Oct 24, 2011 #3 Theres cars and trucks running around with decades old gear oil in their axles. A few years on your shelf ain't nuthin.
Theres cars and trucks running around with decades old gear oil in their axles. A few years on your shelf ain't nuthin.