Silly unimportant question about oil
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote in
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> I have been carrying a container of oil in the trunk of my car for a
> few years now. I don't do my own oil changes, and I have the
> container on hand in the event that the oil gets a bit low in between
> oil changes (which has not happened since I replaced the PCV valve 5
> years ago).
>
> Anyway, there is no expiry date on this container and I wanted to know
> if the oil would still be good to use at this point. I ask because it
> has been in the trunk the whole time, including during some extremely
> cold winters.
It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
contamination in your engine.
What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
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news:zldn6fy7c61k$.dlg@hightech.misfit:
> I have been carrying a container of oil in the trunk of my car for a
> few years now. I don't do my own oil changes, and I have the
> container on hand in the event that the oil gets a bit low in between
> oil changes (which has not happened since I replaced the PCV valve 5
> years ago).
>
> Anyway, there is no expiry date on this container and I wanted to know
> if the oil would still be good to use at this point. I ask because it
> has been in the trunk the whole time, including during some extremely
> cold winters.
It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
contamination in your engine.
What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
--
TeGGeR®
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#17
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote in
news:zldn6fy7c61k$.dlg@hightech.misfit:
> I have been carrying a container of oil in the trunk of my car for a
> few years now. I don't do my own oil changes, and I have the
> container on hand in the event that the oil gets a bit low in between
> oil changes (which has not happened since I replaced the PCV valve 5
> years ago).
>
> Anyway, there is no expiry date on this container and I wanted to know
> if the oil would still be good to use at this point. I ask because it
> has been in the trunk the whole time, including during some extremely
> cold winters.
It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
contamination in your engine.
What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:zldn6fy7c61k$.dlg@hightech.misfit:
> I have been carrying a container of oil in the trunk of my car for a
> few years now. I don't do my own oil changes, and I have the
> container on hand in the event that the oil gets a bit low in between
> oil changes (which has not happened since I replaced the PCV valve 5
> years ago).
>
> Anyway, there is no expiry date on this container and I wanted to know
> if the oil would still be good to use at this point. I ask because it
> has been in the trunk the whole time, including during some extremely
> cold winters.
It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
contamination in your engine.
What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
#18
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
TeGGeR® wrote:
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
TeGGeR® wrote:
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
TeGGeR® wrote:
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
#21
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
TeGGeR® wrote:
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
> contamination in your engine.
>
> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Thanks to all who responded.
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
Once ran into a large display of Castrol GTX mis priced - bought 6
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
#23
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
Once ran into a large display of Castrol GTX mis priced - bought 6
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
#24
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
Once ran into a large display of Castrol GTX mis priced - bought 6
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
#25
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
Once ran into a large display of Castrol GTX mis priced - bought 6
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
cases of the stuff - took me several years to use it all - noticed the
same small stream of sediment in the bottom of each plastic bottle
after a couple of years.
Only other deal I got on oil was back in the days when oil was in metal
cans and 24 to the case - the check out clerk thought there were 12 per
case. Didn't work when I went back for 2 more cases.
..
#26
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
In article <m4set9rloib9.dlg@hightech.misfit>,
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
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High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
--
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Timothy J. Lee
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
In article <m4set9rloib9.dlg@hightech.misfit>,
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timothy J. Lee
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No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timothy J. Lee
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No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
In article <m4set9rloib9.dlg@hightech.misfit>,
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timothy J. Lee
Unsolicited bulk or commercial email is not welcome.
No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timothy J. Lee
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No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.
#29
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
In article <m4set9rloib9.dlg@hightech.misfit>,
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timothy J. Lee
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No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.
High Tech Misfit <me@privacy.net> wrote:
>TeGGeR® wrote:
>
>> It's fine. The oil undergoes far greater stress, breakdown and
>> contamination in your engine.
>>
>> What grade is it? I mean the API specification (SJ, SL, etc.). Look on the
>> back of the label. Not that it matters much; I'm just curious.
>
>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Timothy J. Lee
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No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.
#30
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Re: Silly unimportant question about oil
Timothy J. Lee wrote:
>>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
>
> Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
> spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
> SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
I appreciate that advice, especially considering that I may be in the market
for a newer car possibly next year. My Accord has been great, but it does
not have A/C. And given how extremely hot it has been at times the last
couple of summers here, it's at the point where I feel I need A/C. :-)
>>It's Castrol GTX 5W-30, API spec. is SJ.
>
> Means it is a few years old. If you get a newer car, be sure that your
> spare oil is up to spec for the newer car (i.e. if it requires API SL or
> SM, the API SJ rated oil may not be suitable for it).
I appreciate that advice, especially considering that I may be in the market
for a newer car possibly next year. My Accord has been great, but it does
not have A/C. And given how extremely hot it has been at times the last
couple of summers here, it's at the point where I feel I need A/C. :-)