Older than dirt Oil question

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In another post a guy was given a 31 year old boat in mint condition. It also came with a case of 20 + year old Johnson oil. Is this still good?<br />Or should he just bag it and buy new oil. I told him I would ask and get back to him later this week.<br /><br />Thanks <br />Link
 

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it's prolly ok to use, but the new grades of outboard certified 2cycle oil are soooo much better. I would lose the old stuff and get some new....just a thought :)
 

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Long as it ain't parrifin wax base, it's okay. Go ahead & use it, I would.
 

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Tin Cans, or Plastic Bottles ?????<br />It's Probably worth a Ton of Money on Ebay........<br />Collector Stuff..??..........
 

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Oh, are we talking about 2 stroke oil for the oil fuel mixture here? I would say something different if that is the case. Please excuse me, Mr. Link & thank you Bondo for waking me up.
 

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Where's lubedude? He knows.
 

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No, you really shouldn't use oil that old. Not only is the cheapest TCW-3 oil going to be better, but oil can go bad over time. As others have said, I bet you could at least get enough for it on ebay for some new oil. :)
 

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I must have had a brain cramp. Sorry guys<br />Yes it is Johnson 2 cycle oil and it would be 31 years old as his step dad got it when he bought the boat :eek: <br />She will be working again tomorrow (cafe) and I will ask if they are bottles or cans.<br />Curiosity kicking in high gear here. What would be the difference?<br />Ebay eh you think?? :) <br />I know that I have boxes upon boxes of old 22 ammo that are collector items now.
 

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Yep, might want to listen to ZmOz here. I don't think I'd use it. I wonder what the value of old ammo is though. I wonder if it would stil fire or if that would even be an issue at this point? Anybody know?
 

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Originally posted by ZmOz:<br /> No, you really shouldn't use oil that old. Not only is the cheapest TCW-3 oil going to be better, but oil can go bad over time. As others have said, I bet you could at least get enough for it on ebay for some new oil. :)
I think your correct. As before when asking questions for them I print out all replies and let them read your answers for them self.<br /><br />And and I did tell him not to use it until I got back with him on this. And that couple can't believe all the help they are getting from everyone here on iboats.. <br />Thanks for "Link" I printed it out for them also.<br /><br />BinLurkin <br /><br />
Yep, might want to listen to ZmOz here. I don't think I'd use it. I wonder what the value of old ammo is though. I wonder if it would stil fire or if that would even be an issue at this point? Anybody know?
Agreed and so far Mike has been following all the advice they have got from everyone here. I'll make a short post in "good news"<br /><br />And yes I know about the ammo BinLurkin :eek: <br />"shot very well" still does :( <br />I recieved a Apple box size of this old ammo about 3/4 full in 1986 when my father in law died. Haven't bought 22 ammo since 1986 until about 4 years ago when after seeing all kinds of stuff on ebay I took some samples to the local WAC "Washington Arms Colectors) Stuff sells for $20.00 a box! Grrrrr I now only have two shoe boxes of it left!!! Bummer<br />Thanks for your time<br /><br />Link
 

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Holy Guacamole, You guys been having fun without me.<br /><br />Ive been LMAO reading through the above post and all. Thanks Mod 4 for closing it, What took ya so long?<br /><br /><br />Dont use the old oil, there is just no sense in it!<br /><br />Oh, You would have to be out of your mind to go 10,000 Miles on conventional oil!!! :D The additive package is nearly completly depleted by about 5,000 with most oils, However the HDDOs (Heavy Duty Diesel Oil), will go to about 7,500.<br /><br />Benlurkin, Yes, you had good service doing this, but there are some late model vehicles, (Toyotas for instance) that are having sludge problems with intervals longer than 3,000 Miles. Its the heat that the newer cars are running that is causing the problems. Synthetics will not slugde under severe heat like a dino will. I use synthetics because I can, not because it is necasary.<br /><br />I do NOT sell oil here, and it would not be tolerated if I did, so BACK OFF!<br /><br />Oh, We dont pump our own gas because its against the law here, (we dont like it either), I DO Know how to do it myself though, and your remarks were WAY off base.<br /><br />OK, Im done, and sorry for hijacking the post. :D
 

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what you rantin' about?
 

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Originally posted by Chief 101:<br /> what you rantin' about?
This post where Mr. Lurkin showed everyone how smart he is. Be nice, I think he's mentally ill. ;)
 

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so, why do you guys bring a name calling argument from a closed thread over here...this thread was going along so well... :(
 

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Lubedude had every right to reply to that thread, apparently it was closed before he got to. You're the one that asked about it... ;)
 

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... :)
 

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Chief 101<br />Quick call 911 as this thread has been hyjacked :) :) <br />Naw, I didn't mind LubeDude jumping in at all.<br />Confused me for a second but, I'm used to being confused. Whadya mean Open at other end?? Oppps<br /><br />Bondo:<br />The "Link" that ZmOz sent I printed out and it is a case of cans in near perfect condition.<br /><br />They said to thank everyone for the help and I will in the good news section but figured it would't hurt to say it here also.<br /><br />Look for a case of 31 year old Johnson oil at a Ebay near you soon.<br /><br />Thanks people
 

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Bondo nailed it!!!! I was thinking ebay too.Charlie
 
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