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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: griffin on 19 February 2011, 17:25:08

Title: Life of oil
Post by: griffin on 19 February 2011, 17:25:08

Hi ALL

Very simple question, is there a shelf life to Vx oils.

Cheers

Title: Re: Life of oil
Post by: hotel21 on 19 February 2011, 17:30:23

Would say the simple answer is, no different to other oils?  As long as it is in a sealed container and stored correctly as regards temperature, humidity etc, that is....    :-/

Title: Re: Life of oil
Post by: griffin on 19 February 2011, 17:32:38

Thats what concerns me its in original sealed container but has been stored in my shed for the last 8-9 months during the very cold weather  :-/

Title: Re: Life of oil
Post by: hotel21 on 19 February 2011, 17:35:59

Given that it is sealed then the airspace in the container is minimal so would suggest that moisture ingress should not be a problem. 

As to temperature cycles and fluctuations dont think it should make much odds.  Perhaps the olive oil/honey scenario where solids form due to low temps but go again when temperature rises.

That said, google would be your friend or perhaps some specialist oil companies Q & A?

Title: Re: Life of oil
Post by: griffin on 19 February 2011, 17:37:35

Thanks for the advice I'll have a search.

Cheers  :y

Title: Re: Life of oil
Post by: joff on 19 February 2011, 19:53:51

Oil in your car has been in same temp do you worry about that when it's -15 outside. Only 8-9 mths that's nothing bet your shed never got below -10 or so that should be fine there more H2O in your engine oil.

Title: Re: Life of oil
Post by: Varche on 19 February 2011, 20:44:24

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Given that it is sealed then the airspace in the container is minimal so would suggest that moisture ingress should not be a problem. 

As to temperature cycles and fluctuations dont think it should make much odds.  Perhaps the olive oil/honey scenario where solids form due to low temps but go again when temperature rises.

That said, google would be your friend or perhaps some specialist oil companies Q & A?

Did someone mention olive oil - I'm your man. ;D ;D

Title: Re: Life of oil
Post by: Entwood on 19 February 2011, 20:54:30

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Given that it is sealed then the airspace in the container is minimal so would suggest that moisture ingress should not be a problem. 

As to temperature cycles and fluctuations dont think it should make much odds.  Perhaps the olive oil/honey scenario where solids form due to low temps but go again when temperature rises.

That said, google would be your friend or perhaps some specialist oil companies Q & A?

Did someone mention olive oil - I'm your man. ;D ;D

You're really Popeye ???  :)