Engine oil sitting under house

[itachi-kun]

Hey Guys,

My EK Civic is short in oil I havent drove it much since I bought a new car so I don't know why there is a small amount in my engine. I have a 5L bottle of oil under my house which has been sitting there for 1.5yrs from the looks of the stickers on the bottle it has been expose to sunlight. Anyway I was wondering if it was fine to use the oil it has about 1L left should just be enough to refill it to the correct amount.

[itachi-kun]

Also, its the same oil that's currently in the car. And the bottle has been sealed

[duzy]

I wouldnt recommend using it. Just go to any auto shop and grab a 1l bottle for like $12-15

Maybe open it and check its consistency colour etc.

[rotary_snail]

Oil has a shelf life of one year.

[bennjamin]

Oil has a shelf life of one year.

even less , sitting under a house absorbing moisture and daddy long-legs carcasses !

To the OP - chuck it and go to the shop and get some cheap 10/30w or 10/40w oil

[dougie_504]

Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 will do the job for you. About $30 for 5L which should cover your top-up and another refill.

[Zilli]

even less , sitting under a house absorbing moisture and daddy long-legs carcasses !

To the OP - chuck it and go to the shop and get some cheap 10/30w or 10/40w oil

are you talking about a shelf life once opened? or a sealed bottle?

[bennjamin]

are you talking about a shelf life once opened? or a sealed bottle?

once opened - most if not all engine oil is sealed with a tab AFAIK

[mrmango]

Oil has a shelf life of one year.

Is that all oil? Example power steering, transmission? Even brake fluid?