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Does unopened syn. oil go bad?

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Old 05-08-2008, 02:05 PM
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Default Does unopened syn. oil go bad?
Purchased some syn. oil to do my own service last year but...........its a long story. Anyways, its still sitting there (1 yr. old) and has never been touched. Kept in insulated garage. Any and all input appreciated.

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Old 05-08-2008, 02:07 PM
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go for it. who knows how long that stuff sets in the whse. What can go wrong in a closed container.
 
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Just shake it up real good before you put it in.
 
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naw the plastic bottle will probably crack before the oil goes bad
 
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go for it nothin to worrie about
 
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It might, but I'm sure none of us will be around when it happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Purchased some syn. oil to do my own service last year but...........its a long story. Anyways, its still sitting there (1 yr. old) and has never been touched. Kept in insulated garage. Any and all input appreciated.

Thnx to the greatest forum ever!BTW, how do I contribute $, dont see a link.

Don't listen to the guys above. It goes bad real fast sitting on a shelf. Ship it over to me and I'll dispose of it properly for you. No charge cause I'm a nice guy.
 
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on this page, in the upper right side box where it says "today's posts" if you come down a couple rows.. there's a linkfor "MAKE A DONATION"

 
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Old 05-08-2008, 03:00 PM
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Thanks for the input. I can always count on timely information from my fellow gear heads!! Thanks for the help with donation link, I looked up there but my eye sight must be getting bad (turn 40 in Sept.)...ouch
 
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Default RE: Does unopened syn. oil go bad?
Never heard that one before.Do not see how it could go bad.Shake it up before you pour it in.
 
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