shelf life of oil

[High Life]

What kind of shelf life does 2-stroke oil typically have, if any? The reason that I ask is that I know of someone trying to get rid of a bunch of Blue Marble oil for really cheap, some in gallon jugs and a 55 gal. drum. I know Blue Marble is mineral oil but does the shelf life change with synthetic oil? Does it make a difference if a drum has been opened?

 

[Yeti]

I've wondered the same thing...how old is too old to put in the sled.

 

[Jeff800]

There is a shelf life but I wouldn't fret it it's going to get burned up pretty fast.

It appears from my limited research that it depends how it is stored, not too hot and not too cold it will be okay for years if it is in the original sealed container.

Some companies will only guarantee it for two to five years on the shelf but others the web say that if it is shook well to remix the additives in the bottle then they haven't any problems.

Don't store it any other container and don't leave open to air as it oxydizes. Opened bottles will deteriorate much quicker.

Motor oil does have a shelf life. Depending on whether it is synthetic or conventional, it can be stored from any time of two - five years.

 

[High Life]

ttt

 

[Sturgis Sledder]

It's no good, if you give me the address I may be able to pick it up to properly dispose of it for you