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Shelf Life of Oil Filter OC 54??
I've had an oil filter on my shelf for 4 years. Is it safe to use? I bought it when I purchased my 930, but never used it, as I had the oil changed when doing other mx at the shop. I can't see any reason why I shouldn't use it. Any opinions?
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01-13-2008, 02:45 PM
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I think I have some filters even older than that. If it were perhaps twenty years old then maybe I'd be concerned. You could just as easily go to a parts supplier that might pull an older filter that has been sitting on their shelf for years. To you, it's brand new...
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01-13-2008, 04:02 PM
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Can't imagine there's anything in an unused oil filter that would deteriorate in four years. I'm sure there are plenty of Americans running around with four-year-old oil filters on their cars, in fact...
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01-13-2008, 04:06 PM
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Should be alright as long as it doesn't get moisture in it. We bought some filters from a company one time and there was rust inside. Come to find out their warehouse was close to the ocean and these had sat there awhile.
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Thanks guys. Two oil changes today. Lotsaoil!
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When I got a killer deal on case lots of OC54 filters, I bought enough filters that I will never have to buy any more in my lifetime. I only open up one sealed case at a time, then I put the rest of the case back into a giant size zip-lock bag. All of the sealed cases, are also stored in the giant zip-locks, and I keep all of them, in sealed storage bins. I don't see any problem with you using your 4yr old filter, as long as it was stored properly. Good luck!!
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