What is the shelf life of engine oil after opening?
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Opened engine oil has a shelf life of about one year. The shelf life of engine oil is divided into three categories: unopened, remaining oil after car maintenance that has been opened, and oil poured into the engine. Unopened engine oil has a shelf life of about five years, remaining oil after car maintenance that has been opened has a shelf life of about one year, and oil poured into the engine has a shelf life of about six months. Below are some methods for storing automotive engine oil: 1. The storage environment for engine oil bottles must be clean and dry, ensuring no exposure to sunlight 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 cap should be tightly secured. 3. When adding the remaining oil from the previous maintenance, do not pour all of it into the engine; retain a portion. Generally, after long-term storage, there may be trace amounts of water at the bottom of the oil bottle, which could adversely affect engine performance if added.