Motul Oil - in a can vs. plastic bottle - any difference? - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

akasakaR33 · 21st August 2008, 08:03 AM

As above - for some reason, the Motul in a can is about 30% cheaper than oil in plastic bottles, here in Japan (both in 2L sizes, I think).

Also, is there an expiration date for oil? If I buy a case, will it go bad on me??

Thanks in advance!!!

akasakaR33 · 26th August 2008, 12:07 AM

No one knows? Really?

Stachi · 26th August 2008, 07:17 AM

Its quite common that smaller bindings are more expensive, ie 20l in 1l bottles cost more then a 20l can. I can't see the difference. I'd go for it.

I use Castrol and its the same for me.

Marc

freakazoid3 · 27th August 2008, 04:56 PM

Oil does go bad, but not instantly, if it stands in a place which isn't subjected to much off a temp difference I'm sure the oil would last at least a year or 2 with the oil sealed from the air as much as possible.

akasakaR33 · 28th August 2008, 01:20 AM

Thanks guys! Good to know.

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26th August 2008, 07:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stachi GTROC Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 934	Its quite common that smaller bindings are more expensive, ie 20l in 1l bottles cost more then a 20l can. I can't see the difference. I'd go for it. I use Castrol and its the same for me. Marc

27th August 2008, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
freakazoid3 GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny Belgium...right :) Posts: 846	Oil does go bad, but not instantly, if it stands in a place which isn't subjected to much off a temp difference I'm sure the oil would last at least a year or 2 with the oil sealed from the air as much as possible.