Shelf life of oil?

Dave Gantz · 08-20-2019, 09:31 AM

Oil threads always go crazy, it seems. I'd ask here: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com

House of Darts · 08-21-2019, 08:39 AM

I think there is a U tube video of how they blend motor oil. There are solids(plastics, for a simple term) that are blended into the base oil in addition to chemicals. They are mixed for hours to make everything go into solution. I've seen military and industrial 55 gallon drums that were sitting for years. Upon decanting, some looked like contamination had occurred. After sending samples for testing, just contents coming out of solution. Although, never make assumptions!

08-20-2019, 09:31 AM	#1
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Shelf life of oil? Oil threads always go crazy, it seems. I'd ask here: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com

08-21-2019, 08:39 AM	#2
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Shelf life of oil? I think there is a U tube video of how they blend motor oil. There are solids(plastics, for a simple term) that are blended into the base oil in addition to chemicals. They are mixed for hours to make everything go into solution. I've seen military and industrial 55 gallon drums that were sitting for years. Upon decanting, some looked like contamination had occurred. After sending samples for testing, just contents coming out of solution. Although, never make assumptions!