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Old 2 stroke oil... 29 Apr 2024 11:16 #898228

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Got any 2 stroke experts in the forum? I've asked elsewhere, but getting mixed messages...

I picked these (unopened) oil containers at a GS. Any thoughts on if dino 2-cycle is still good 10+ (maybe 20!) years later?
I know about fuels, but not oils... and this is mostly for watercraft.

I'm not opening this one...

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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
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Old 2 stroke oil... 29 Apr 2024 11:26 #898231

Warren3200gt Offline User Posts: 1461 Thank you received: 680	It sat in the ground for god knows how many millions of years, don't suppose a few years on the shelf is going to hurt it much. Z1000J2 somewhat modified! The following user(s) said Thank You: slayer61
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Old 2 stroke oil... 29 Apr 2024 14:18 #898241

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Engine oil begins to deteriorate the day it's made. The information I've seen suggests shelf life is 5 to 10 years, but that depends to some degree on how it's stored....temperature, humidity, etc. I would not use oil that is 20 years old. It may well be good but why take a chance?

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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Old 2 stroke oil... 29 Apr 2024 14:25 #898242

F64 Offline User 81-KZ440D2 Posts: 1043 Thank you received: 357	nope nope nope not worth it the additive package has separated. 81-KZ440-D2. Louis Dudzik's GM HEI ignitor conversion installed 2015 s3.amazonaws.com/gpzweb/Ignition/GPZgmHEImod.html Motogadget m-unit blue installed 2017. LIC, NY
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