What is the shelf life of diesel engine oil?

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LaAlivia
07/30/25 4:23am
Unopened diesel engine oil generally has a shelf life of 4-5 years. The contamination and deterioration of stored diesel engine oil are mainly caused by its contact with moisture, oxygen, and impurities in the air. Therefore, opened diesel engine oil must be stored in a sealed container. Below is some relevant information about diesel engine oil: 1. Diesel engine oil is the lubricant used in diesel engines. Diesel engine, short for diesel-powered engine, is a type of engine with high torque, efficiency, and excellent economic performance. Its energy source comes from the combustion of diesel engine oil. The application prospects of diesel engines are very broad, and the global diesel engine market shows steady growth. 2. In fact, maintaining a diesel engine is a highly technical task, especially when using fully synthetic diesel engine oil. Proper maintenance can even extend the service life of the diesel engine.
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