I've seen consensus(and maybe non consensus) that motor oil shelf life is quite a long time, 10+ years. Given the nature of G-Oil derived from bacon/pig/cow or recycled whatever, what would G-Oils shelf life be in comparision, if any different? In contrast, i believe cooking oil spoils after a year or two at best.
G-Oil Shelf Life
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Animal fats are broken down to esters in G-oil. I do not think it will "spoil" any sooner than regular oil. It is bio-degradable, but black jugs protect it from sunlight and oxygen. E-mail to GetG might be in order.
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Does the oil molecule change?
My guess is the oil will last indefinitely. The additives may separate and settle to the bottom, and solvents may permeate the plastic bottle, but the oil should still be usable.
On the MSDS sheet it says that the product will biodegrade greater than or equal to 60% in 28 days. It must need UV or some other factor to start to biodegrade. They can't have an oil that only last 28 days. It would never make it to market.
My guess is the oil will last indefinitely. The additives may separate and settle to the bottom, and solvents may permeate the plastic bottle, but the oil should still be usable.
On the MSDS sheet it says that the product will biodegrade greater than or equal to 60% in 28 days. It must need UV or some other factor to start to biodegrade. They can't have an oil that only last 28 days. It would never make it to market.
I like this idea, but I am already on thin ice with wifey. I have too much oil, I am told. It's only 42 quarts.....enough for 2 years of oil changes on both vehicles...
Originally Posted By: cptbarkey
i believe cooking oil spoils after a year or two at best.
Yap, there is a reason we don't use them in crankcases.
i believe cooking oil spoils after a year or two at best.
Yap, there is a reason we don't use them in crankcases.
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Originally Posted By: cptbarkey
i believe cooking oil spoils after a year or two at best.
Yap, there is a reason we don't use them in crankcases.
I have heard that archeologists have uncovered pots full of olive oil around the Mediterranean. I don't know if the oil was still good.
I have used Olive oil that was sealed in a metal container for 15 years. I didn't notice anything different.
Originally Posted By: cptbarkey
i believe cooking oil spoils after a year or two at best.
Yap, there is a reason we don't use them in crankcases.
I have heard that archeologists have uncovered pots full of olive oil around the Mediterranean. I don't know if the oil was still good.
I have used Olive oil that was sealed in a metal container for 15 years. I didn't notice anything different.
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wow quick response. you wont like it though.
Dear Mr X.,
We do ask for all oil to be used a year from the purchased date just to ensure the product will perform at its best. The oil itself will not begin to degrade in the bottle as well over this time period, the additives however begin to settle at the one year point.
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns!
Thank you for contacting us at getG.com!
P Please consider the environment before printing this email.
Dear Mr X.,
We do ask for all oil to be used a year from the purchased date just to ensure the product will perform at its best. The oil itself will not begin to degrade in the bottle as well over this time period, the additives however begin to settle at the one year point.
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns!
Thank you for contacting us at getG.com!
P Please consider the environment before printing this email.
Well, additives in ANY oil will settle in a year. That's why I shake my oil bottles before using them.
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