Quaker State shelf life

[y2k345]

Bought a good stash in fall of 2007, Quaker State Peak Performance 5 w 30 and 10 w 30.
How many years before this stuff can`t be used in a engine?
i understand there is a shelf life for oil?

 

[Zaedock]

If it were ten years from now, I would use it. I've used 7 year old Delo SAE30 and it was fine.

As long as it's stored in a "cool dry place" (i.e. basement, garage, etc) it will last a long time. 2 years on the shelf is nothing to worry about.

 

[daman]

I agree,dont worry about it, it will be fine when your ready to use it.

 

[Mr Nice]

15 years no problem.... just keep them in a cool, dry place.

 

[mikeh1959]

penzoil or valvoline synth

 

[demarpaint]

Several years, if in doubt shake it before pouring it into the engine. I've used API SE oil in a mower this summer. It was fine I made sure I shook it well before using it, nothing was settled on the bottom of the bottle.

 

[StevieC]

Originally Posted By: y2k345
Bought a good stash in fall of 2007, Quaker State Peak Performance 5 w 30 and 10 w 30.
How many years before this stuff can`t be used in a engine?
i understand there is a shelf life for oil?
10 year old dino oil never failed my dad in his S/B cars so I would imagine you are more than safe.

 

[sw99]

Use it with confidence.

 

[Drew2000]

Just changed the oil in the bikes with 10 y/o Pennzoil Long Life 15w50 that I got for free. Oil looked great!

 

[y2k345]

Thanks guys

 

[PT1]

Shell says all SOPUS products have a shelf life of 60 months if kept indoors and sealed

 

[y2k345]

Just got a phone call today from the people at QS after i contacted them through their website and they told me 5 years. Darn good customer service if you ask me

 

[ThirdeYe]

Originally Posted By: y2k345
Just got a phone call today from the people at QS after i contacted them through their website and they told me 5 years. Darn good customer service if you ask me


Gotta love SOPUS. Great company, IMO.

 

[deven]

Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe
Originally Posted By: y2k345
Just got a phone call today from the people at QS after i contacted them through their website and they told me 5 years. Darn good customer service if you ask me


Gotta love SOPUS. Great company, IMO.


Gotta agree! Their products are top notch at very attractive prices. I try to use Pennzoil/QS/Shell oil with Gumout Regane dumped in the gas tank every oil change. The only beef I have with Sopus is their gas prices around my area. It happens to be at least $0.10 higher than any other pumps in a 2 mile radius. I still use them since Shell is the only gas station around here found on www.toptiergas.com and it helps me sleep better at night knowing I am putting a top tier gas in my car.

 

[hpichris]

I've always enjoy SOPUS customer care. Definitely get 2 thumbs up from me.

 

[Mr Nice]

15 years no problem

 

[Bill in Utah]

Long LONG time. 5 years from shell is VERY safe.

I've used a lot of oil over the decades that is way older than 5 years with no problems.

Just shake the heck out of it and keep it in a out of the sun area and you'll be fine.

Take care, Bill

 

[y2k345]

Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Long LONG time. 5 years from shell is VERY safe.

I've used a lot of oil over the decades that is way older than 5 years with no problems.

Just shake the heck out of it and keep it in a out of the sun area and you'll be fine.

Take care, Bill

What about freezing? I keep my oil stash in an unheated garage.

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: y2k345
Originally Posted By: Bill in Utah
Long LONG time. 5 years from shell is VERY safe.

I've used a lot of oil over the decades that is way older than 5 years with no problems.

Just shake the heck out of it and keep it in a out of the sun area and you'll be fine.

Take care, Bill




What about freezing? I keep my oil stash in an unheated garage.

I'd not worry about it freezing.