Old 2 stroke oil...
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Old 2 stroke oil...
29 Apr 2024 11:16
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...
TIA...
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...
TIA...
C.
79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
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82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
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83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
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Re: Old 2 stroke oil...
29 Apr 2024 11:26 - 29 Apr 2024 12:52
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.
Last edit: 29 Apr 2024 12:52 by Warren3200gt.
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Re: Old 2 stroke oil...
29 Apr 2024 14:18
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?
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Re: Old 2 stroke oil...
29 Apr 2024 14:25
nope nope nope
not worth it
the additive package has separated.
not worth it
the additive package has separated.
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