Havoline oil on Ebay

[Kintore]

this oil seems to be OK for the Td5 but the date stamp on the canister is 2007.
does synthetic oil deteriorate with age? at a tenner for 12 litres is there something wrong with this oil? Has anyone used it?
item no 290318638646
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290318638646

[discool]

Some info copied from the webb for you.:)

Engine Oil Shelf Life.

I couldn't decide whether to put this in the FAQ or the main page, so it's in both, because I get asked this question a lot. Typically, the question is along the lines of "GenericAutoSuperStore are having a sale on WickedlySlippy Brand synthetic oil. If I buy it now, how long can I keep if before I use it?"
In general, liquid lubricants (ie. oils, not greases) will remain intact for a number of years. The main factor affecting the life of the oil is the storage condition for the products. Exposure to extreme temperature changes, and moisture will reduce the shelf life of the lubricants. ie. don't leave in the sun with the lid off. Best to keep them sealed and unopened.

Technically, engine oils have shelf lives of four to five years. However, as years pass, unused engine oils can become obsolete and fail to meet the technical requirements of current engines. The specs get updated regularly based on new scientific testing procedures and engine requirements. But this is only really a concern if you've bought a brand new car but have engine oil you bought for the previous car. An oil that is a number of years old might not be formulated to meet the requirements set for your newer engine.

If your unopened containers of engine oil are more than three years old, read the labels to make sure they meet the latest industry standards. If they do meet the current standards, you might want to take the extra precaution of obtaining oil analysis before using them. An oil analysis will check for key properties of the oil and ensure that it still meets the original manufacturing specs. Of course the cost of getting an analysis done on old oil is probably going to outweigh going and buying fresh stuff. So it's a double-edged sword.
As a general rule, the simpler the oil formulation, the longer the shelf life. The following is a guideline under protected conditions:
ProductShelf LifeBase Oils, Process Oils3 yearsHydraulic Oils, Compressor Oils, General Purpose Lubricating Oils2 yearsEngine Oils and Transmission Oils3 yearsIndustrial and Automotive Gear Oils2 yearsMetal Working and Cutting Oils1 yearThe following are signs of storage instability in a lubricant:

Settling out of the additives as a gel or sticky liquid
Floc or haze
Precipitates/solid material
Colour change or haziness

[thebiglad]

this oil seems to be OK for the Td5 but the date stamp on the canister is 2007.
does synthetic oil deteriorate with age? at a tenner for 12 litres is there something wrong with this oil? Has anyone used it?
item no 290318638646
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290318638646

If it was me I would want to ask the seller what is the spec as per the pack - it doesn't look like it's deisel-specific engine oil and that would concern me, as it won't have the same detergents in it.

[wytco0]

£9 postage !! its not very cheap when you add that on.

I would have no worries about the date of 2007 and the spec looks OK. I would be happy to use that but I do tend to change my oil more frequently that required.

[listerdiesel]

If I read the advert right, it is 12 X 1litre bottles, so even at £20 it's not bad, I bought Shell Helix 10W-40 last week, £22.30 for 5litres.

Peter

[wytco0]

If I read the advert right, it is 12 X 1litre bottles, so even at £20 it's not bad, I bought Shell Helix 10W-40 last week, £22.30 for 5litres.

Peter

Yes sorry my mistake, I thought it was for one litre ! as you say for 12 thats very very cheap. In fact I might bid on it myself :):):)

[Jimbob292]

If I read the advert right, it is 12 X 1litre bottles, so even at £20 it's not bad, I bought Shell Helix 10W-40 last week, £22.30 for 5litres.

Peter

That's a good price, i brought 4 x 5 litres of Castrol Magnetec 10w - 50 for around 90 squids.

[d1scv]

Had 24 litres delivered today. Total circa £30.
5/30 synthetic A1/B1.
Now that is good !

[Kintore]

Thanks for all the replys got mine today hope more have benifited. Now for the oil change!