AMSOIL products are engineered to retain their original performance while in storage. Monitoring and maintaining your storage environment will help ensure maximum product performance and shelf life.
What’s the shelf life of AMSOIL lubricants?
Shelf life varies depending on the individual product and environmental conditions, including temperature and potential product contamination.
Motor Oil – AMSOIL lubricants sealed in their original containers can be stored up to five years.
Grease – Use AMSOIL greases within two years to minimize risk of hardening.
Aerosols – AMSOIL cleaners and protectants can be stored up to five years.
Factors that affect lubricant shelf life
Contamination – Water intrusion from leaky seals and condensation and foreign matter like dirt, cleaning agents and solvents can cause lubricants to degrade, resulting in reduced performance.
Temperature – The ideal storage temperature for all lubricants is between 32°F (0°C) to 85°F (29°C). Temperatures outside of this range promote water migration and can cause additive separation or reduce the effectiveness of additives over time.
Maximizing lubricant shelf life
Store products in their original containers in a clean, dry, temperate and ventilated indoor location away from solvents and cleaning agents to avoid damage from environmental contamination and temperature fluctuations.
General storage
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- Store all products away from direct sunlight and sources of heat or ignition.
- Aerosols in cold-temperature storage should be warmed to room temperature before use.
- Store AMSOIL Greases, Coolant Boost, Diesel 4-in-1 and Miracle Wash above 32ºF (0ºC).
- Use first-in/first-out (FIFO) inventory management to ensure the oldest lubricants are used first.
- Store unopened drums horizontally with the sealing bungs horizontally positioned.
- Store unopened grease vertically with the seal up.
Outdoor storage (not recommended)
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- Protect containers from the elements, including direct sunlight, dirt, snow, rain, etc.
- Store containers on shelves, racks or pallets to keep them off the ground.
Still not sure?
Many AMSOIL products can withstand extreme temperatures. When in doubt about correct AMSOIL product storage or usage, please read the product label and data sheet, contact our Customer Service Department or call (715) 399-8324 for technical assistance.
Is there a date code on the bottles? Don’t remember when I bought my rear end lube
Thanks
Look on the bottom of the bottle. It’s hard to see but it’s there
I recently purchased AMSOIL OE 5W- 30 Engine Oil for my Lexus, and I’m still in the dark when my next oil change will be. Can anyone tell me how many miles on this type of oil I could run my car before my next oil change?
Hi Jose,
In gasoline-fueled vehicles, AMSOIL OE Synthetic Motor Oil is recommended for the intervals stated by the vehicle manufacturer or indicated by the oil life monitoring system. Check your owner’s manual for the recommended oil-change interval.
Thanks,
John
At the very least 10,000 miles or one year, which is what the OEM usually recommends, but the best advise I can give is to use AMSOIL’s Oil Analysis service around every 6 months. It will confirm for you that the oil is good, bad, or just contaminated. An oil is only as good as it’s filter, and a filter is only as good as it’s oil.
OE is recommended for vehicle manufacturer oil intervals.
Kindly advise what is the shelf life of AMSOIL Diesel Injector Cleaner and Cetane Boost (16-oz green sticker bottle).
Hi,
AMSOIL Diesel Injector Clean has a five-year shelf life, while Cetane Boost has a 10-year shelf life.
Thanks,
John
What is the shelf life of 75w-90 gear oil synthetic?
Hi CT,
As stated above, AMSOIL synthetic lubricants have a five-year shelf life when stored properly.
Thanks,
John