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How Long is the Shelf Life of Engine Oil Added to a Car?

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CeciliaLee

07/25/25 9:41am

Engine oil added to a car has a shelf life of six to nine months; unopened engine oil that has not been added to a car has a shelf life of one year; and unopened engine oil has a shelf life of five years. Engine oil is a substance enhanced with additives in base oil, mainly containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade oil viscosity index improvers. The methods to prevent opened engine oil from deteriorating are: 1. The storage environment for the oil bottle must be clean and dry, ensuring no sunlight exposure to prevent oxidation reactions in the oil; 2. After opening, the engine oil must be sealed immediately. After completing car maintenance, a clean plastic film should be placed over the bottle opening, and the oil bottle cap should be tightly screwed on.

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