Stupid question but here goes anyway. If I buy a case of oil and it takes me 2 years to go thru it will it be ok to use?

 

Good question, I also would like to know.

 

Oil stored in a sealed container should not be a problem.

 

Found this on Mobils site. I think it just there way of getting to buy new oil.
Although I have heard that the chemicals in the oil tend to break down after a while.

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Mot...ured_Date.aspx

 

I have read that oil has a shelf life of about 5 years max.

 

I'm surprised at the replies. My answer would have been........yes it should last forever. At least it seems like 2 years or even up to 5 is ok. Live and learn.

 

Oil is millions of years old when they put it in the container.....DUH!!!!

 

SG1, I thought the same as you. IIRC, I read the 5 years max shelf life in my Amsoil info packet.

 

Ask yourself WHY oil mfgrs put an 'expiration date' on their oil..... 3 year old Chef BoyArdee Ravioli is ok to eat....You guys are getting SUCKERED!!! THINK ABOUT IT FOLKS!!!!!

 

Ya think? Ever open up a quart of REFINED CRUDE OIL that has been sitting on the shelf in your garage for about 8-10 years? I have and it had taken on this real dark brown, almost black tint to it. Wasn't clean and clear looking like a fresh quart of oil. Think about it! It has been refined and exposed to air after coming out of the ground if you're talking about conventional oil. If you are talking about synthetic oil, same deal. It's been proccessed and exposed to air. What happens to wine after it has been exposed to air, think about it, it goes south MAN!