Residue in oil bottles

[ledslinger]

Whenever I see residue in the bottom of oil bottles I assume that needed additives dropped out of suspension. Anyone know if certain additives are more likely to drop out, and if the reduction of additives due to dropping out is significant enough to matter?

I usually notice it as dark deposits in white, silver or grey bottles. One advantage from a manufacturers standpoint to having black bottles, customer service reps don't have to spend time on questions about it.

Back in the 70's I quit using a particular manufacturers oil because I was alarmed at the residue. Don't remember who it was.

 

[skyactiv]

You should shake your oil before pouring.

















SIKE!

 

[Eddie]

I always shake before pouring, like SkyActiv said. One reason, I would not take my car to a place that has low oil turnover and uses bulk oil.Ed

 

[Charlie1935]

How about storing it upside down?

 

[RamFan]

Originally Posted By: Eddie
I always shake before pouring, like SkyActiv said. One reason, I would not take my car to a place that has low oil turnover and uses bulk oil.Ed


I thought this too until I entered the business. The pumps actually pump from the bottom of the tank, so if there is fallout the oil you're getting still has proper additive levels in it. Then again we go through a 200 gallon tank in about 2 weeks.

 

[volk06]

Originally Posted By: Charlie1935
How about storing it upside down?


How would this make any difference? Gravity is still there at work.

 

[Charlie1935]

Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: Charlie1935
How about storing it upside down?


How would this make any difference? Gravity is still there at work.


Turn it right side up, open, pour out.
Won't have time to settle down.
At least that is my thought.

 

[VicMatson]

Bulk oil needs to be mixed daily because the ingredients settle. So shake bottled oil before you pour.

 

[Fleetmon]

Bulk oil tanks are pumped from the bottom but the pick-up tube is typically about 2" from the bottom of the tank to avoid picking up contaminates.....and, additive fall-out.

I steer clear of bulk oil and discourage its use in our heavy equipment. Engines that cost well north of $150k are fed fresh oil from one-gallon containers....yep, it costs more and it costs more for a mechanic to "waste his time" pouring 50 one-gallon containers but its still much cheaper than one set of bearings.

Gear oil and coolant (the coolant actually has a mixer in the tank) are bulk but everything else is individual containers.

Our mechanics also shake each container before pouring.

 

[volk06]

Originally Posted By: Charlie1935
Originally Posted By: volk06
Originally Posted By: Charlie1935
How about storing it upside down?


How would this make any difference? Gravity is still there at work.


Turn it right side up, open, pour out.
Won't have time to settle down.
At least that is my thought.


It would then settle into the cap.

 

[nitehawk55]

I have never seen a bottle of motor oil that warns you to shake well before using .
I'm sure if this was the case with something settling they would .
I'm sure it's a bit of dirt missed in production.....nothing to worry about , your oil filter will clean it up .

 

[nitehawk55]

^^kidding on the dirt BTW