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Feb 27, 2018 | 04:52 PM

news2me

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Oil Debate

I have been having a debate, with a friend about oil. He's been trying to tell me oil, has an expiration date. He noticed on top of the container there was a date, of lets say 1/26/2018. I told him that is the born on date, not an expiration date... Dude, this is not a container of milk... I just checked the container I have in my garage. And yes, there is a date. I believe its the fill date and lot number under it... I'm I right..

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Feb 27, 2018 | 06:48 PM

jlpskydive

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It seemed to survive in the ground for a few million years, so I'm guessing what's on your self is fine...

Feb 27, 2018 | 08:24 PM

Greg

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Oil does not expire

Feb 27, 2018 | 08:26 PM

oemtech

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Ask the EPA if you spill a few million gallons.

Feb 27, 2018 | 10:17 PM

BLUE1972

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The problem with old oil is that the additives can settle out and the container if not sealed tight is prone to sucking in moisture.

Both are easy to remedy -proper storage.