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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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in a sealed container? I ask because I have 1 litre in the sealed bottle it came in, never opened for 3 years lol. good to use or should i get rid of it?
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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should be good. as long as it's not like 30 years old in an old tin can.
 
Old Sep 22, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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oil will stay good for a looooooooooooooong time as long as its sealed. if its not sealed then moisture will ruin it.

as long as the oil was made after the year your car was made, its perfectly fine to put it in. (they update oil every year to keep up with new cars)
 
Old Sep 22, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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I know the price of oil has gone up...But, just buy new oil I say
 




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