Strategy for Using up my Stash

[GutsyGecko]

Originally Posted By: Sawdusted

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That's not all of it, only syn and blends are kept on shelves. I have tons of conventional boxed up in the basement.

 

[GreeCguy]

My stash is "down" to around 250 quarts, (haven't counted in a while). The only negative thing I've run into is the temptation to waste oil - that is, change it before it really needs changing simply because I have so much. I've got some oil on my shelf I've had for almost ten years now, (current fill in both cars is 8 year old Delo 15W40)

 

[A_Harman]

That's the down side of stashing oil. When the new stuff comes out, you feel committed to using up the old stuff before starting on the new stuff. A good strategy would be to not get more than 2 years worth of oil accumulated at any time.

 

[A_Harman]

Originally Posted By: gfh77665
I would alternate between the cheap stuff and the top brand stuff. This will allow a regular deeper clean by the Syntec & Synpower additives, but that is really just splitting hairs. Just my opinion, thats all.


I like this idea. Maybe don't alternate every oil change, but do 2 or 3 intervals on one oil, then switch to a proven "cleanup" oil for a couple of intervals.

 

[PReal]

Any other thoughts??? Is there any science behind this.

I'm leaning towards using synthetic on my next change becuase I'll be doing some towing.

I may just use up all the high quality stuff and end up using the ecopower blend when the vehicles are higher mileage.

 

[jimbrewer]

Originally Posted By: kmcavin
Originally Posted By: jimbrewer


Well, if you had a bunch of $6 per quart M-1 that you somehow acquired for 99 cents, your better move would probably be to donate the oil now and take it off your taxes at the $6.00 price, rather than keeping it around the garage for the next ten years and trying to use it all yourself.


In very rare circumstances can you deduct more than your cost basis as a tax deduction. Extreme couponers have tried this by getting hundreds of dollars in groceries for a few dollars and then trying to deduct the full value. The IRS doesn't allow it.


Well, that's an interesting question. Apparently for objects bought at discount and held for a year, its valued at full, arm's-length market value. I guess the theory is that it should be treated the same as any other donated object with an unrealized capital gain. For stuff held less than a year, its valued at basis. (i.e. cost). donations valued at more than $5,000 other than cars and some other stuff, require an independent appraisal.

So, the oil hoarder should be able to sell the older part of his stash at least, at the $6.00 price.

 

[Kira]

A_Harman said, "... Maybe don't alternate every oil change, but do 2 or 3 intervals on one oil, then switch to a proven "cleanup" oil for a couple of intervals."

If a dedicated BITOGer with 1,500 quarts of oil was maintaining a a vehicle (or fleet, for that matter); how would that car ever get dirty enough to need cleaning? Kira

 

[A_Harman]

Originally Posted By: Kira
A_Harman said, "... Maybe don't alternate every oil change, but do 2 or 3 intervals on one oil, then switch to a proven "cleanup" oil for a couple of intervals."

If a dedicated BITOGer with 1,500 quarts of oil was maintaining a a vehicle (or fleet, for that matter); how would that car ever get dirty enough to need cleaning? Kira



I see what you mean. I'm thinking about it in the BITOG sense where if you see a speck of varnish down the oil fill hole, it's time to panic.

 

[Kuato]

Originally Posted By: bubbatime
Originally Posted By: jimbrewer
Nobody needs to keep a lifetime supply of oil at his house.


Nobody NEEDS to have more than one firearm at home too right?


Well said, but we do have a shotgun to back up the pistol, is that ok?

OP, I'd use up the 10w30 in the Yukon over the summer months.

I rotate stock and would use older first. It's a 5k interval, the SM should be up to it.