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Any shelf life on synthetic oil? Good deal at W*l-M*rt

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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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Any shelf life on synthetic oil? Good deal at W*l-M*rt

Wally-World has Rotella-T synthetic for only $12.XX. I picked up three gallons, but I'd like to clean the shelves...pick up about 12 of 'em. Will it stay good for 2-3 years.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 08:56 AM
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[quote author=PADZZ link=board=8;threadid=13194;start=0#124302 date=1049504075]Will it stay good for 2-3 years.[/quote]<br><br>Yes - without a source of contamination, motor oil is very stable. I do the same thing - stock up on oil. The only drawback I've found is that as soon as I do, it seems like they always come out with a reformulated &quot;improved&quot; version. Oh well.... <br><br>Best to yall<br>Bill
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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Re:Any shelf life on synthetic oil? Good deal at W*l-M*rt

[quote author=UTAH link=board=8;threadid=13194;start=0#124425 date=1049554561]<br>[quote author=PADZZ link=board=8;threadid=13194;start=0#124302 date=1049504075]Will it stay good for 2-3 years.[/quote]<br><br>The only drawback I've found is that as soon as I do, it seems like they always come out with a reformulated &quot;improved&quot; version. Oh well.... <br>[/quote]<br><br>Or slash the price even more.<br><br>How does Rotella smell after a year or two though?<br>Better or worse?<br><br>phox
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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[quote author=PADZZ link=board=8;threadid=13194;start=0#124302 date=1049504075]
Wally-World has Rotella-T synthetic for only $12.XX. I picked up three gallons, but I'd like to clean the shelves...pick up about 12 of 'em. Will it stay good for 2-3 years.
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Really?! I bought 9 gallons of it last summer when it was on sale for $12.88 but it's been $18 since. They're going to be sorry to see me tomorrow. ;D I was disappointed to find that fresh Rotella Synthetic doesn't have that lovely aroma : that the dino version does.
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 12:25 AM
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Re:Any shelf life on synthetic oil? Good deal at W*l-M*rt

As long as the seals on the containers are not broken and it was properly stored, it should last indefinately.<br>
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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Hehe.....forget the Wal-Mart in Sturbridge, MA....cleaned em out of 12 gallons. I'm an oil tycoon! 8)
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