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majac777
05-01-07, 02:33 PM
Hello,

Recently my father passed away, and I now have a box full of stuff from his shed. In question are 8 20 ounce plastic bottles of SAE 30 4-cycle lawn mower motor oil. The botlles have never been opened but are years old (i.e. < 10 yrs old). Do you believe they are still usable?

Many thanks for your replies, Majac777.

Azis
05-01-07, 03:33 PM
I would be willing to bet there are some mowers out there that have run that long on the same oil :D
If it has been kept dark and cool I would trust it.
marksr
05-01-07, 03:53 PM
As long as the oil is in a sealed container it should be fine. The oils of yesterday are not the same as the oils of today so you might want to check if the oil is appropriate for the engine you intend to use it in. Probably not a problem with small engines.

bontai Joe
05-02-07, 01:58 PM
If unopened, I agree that it's probably fine to use it. Now if it was really old, like from the days oil came in cardboard cans... I'd say it might have water in it. I've got a couple of quarts like that in my collection.... don't know what to use them for.
majac777
05-02-07, 03:44 PM
Thank you for all your replies. You all have a great one!
Majac777