Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

[RobG]

Hi Everyone,<br /><br />I recently came across a case of Motorcraft FL1A and Fram Ph8 filters that my dad bought back in 1982 (found old Target receipt inside box.) Are these filters still good to use since they are in there original boxes?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Robert

 

[mikecjn]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

I would take a look at the rubber gasket and make sure it wasn't dry rotted first. If they look alright I would probably use them.

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Do you think the paper element is still OK after all this time? I would be weary. Cut one open and see for yourself.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Oil filters are $3. Don't take a chance. The frams weren't any good when they were new.

 

[TexomaAv8r]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Return them to Target!

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

I wouldnt take the chance because of the gaskets.

 

[KRS]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

I think fram uses a cardboard bypass filter... I wouldn't trust it any longer. Most wouldn't trust fram at all, but that's another thread alltogether

 

[ndemge]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

I would sure think the technology has changed at least a little bit in 23 years... I'd put them on ebay.....or like said above, Return them to target

 

[ED21]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Would you use a twenty year old condom?<br />How lucky are you feeling?

 

[magster65]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Originally posted by Ed:<br /> Would you use a twenty year old condom?<br />How lucky are you feeling?

Ah hahaha... That's kinda what I was thinking sorta'

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

I would definately put them on ebay, not on my car.<br /><br />Ken

 

[one more cast]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

I have some 20+ year old cans of oil you can have to go with them.

 

[cajun555]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Oil filters are cheap, Don't use.<br /><br />OMC, If you have old oil cans of oil, is the original oil still in the original cans "unopened" or is old used oil that you collect like I do.<br /><br />Last I heard is a metal Qt. can of oil unopened is about 15.00 to a collector.

 

[one more cast]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

"OMC, If you have old oil cans of oil, is the original oil still in the original cans "unopened" or is old used oil that you collect like I do.<br /><br />Last I heard is a metal Qt. can of oil unopened is about 15.00 to a collector."<br /><br /> They are unopened but they are the cardboard cans.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

LOL A few weeks ago while sorting out my toolbox I found my old oil can opener/spout. I was trying to remember the last time I used it.

 

[RobG]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Thanks guys for the response. Everyone is probably correct. They might be worth something on Ebay but not in your car. I didn't think about the old paper element coming apart and clogging the engine.<br /><br />Robert

 

[dolluper]

Re: Are 20+yr old oil filters safe to use?

Good for target practice Too