Left over oil, a "new" oil question

[GytRDunKat]

So, my 96 750 takes 4.1 quarts. Erroring on the side of stupidity, can I save that .9 for the next oil change without worrying of it breaking down? I change my oil about every 1 1/2 months (3000 miles). Also, if not, do I just throw that oil out? I'm not sure what to do with it, as it seems to be a waste to throw like $7 worth of oil out. I use chain lube, not oil, on my chain, so I won't use it on that.


Thanks in advance.

PS, I did search

edit: typo

[Dan Dubeau]

Yep. No problem saving that oil. Just make sure it's caped, and nothing gets into the bottle.

I buy the 4l jugs all the time, and always have some left over. The hard part is remembering that you have enough left over for another oil change. I always forget and buy a new jug anyway .

Case in point. I'm changing my oil later today. Was going to stop and pick up a new jug, but can't remember if I used the leftover stuff last time or not I'll buy a new jug just in case

[tnvatdreamland]

The leftover, I just keep pouring it together. In about 2 years, I will have enough for a FREE oil change.

[87vert]

I would have just filled it with 4 quarts


close enough

[Black_peter]

I buy the big bottle then pour the old oil (always more than what went in how does that work?) into the bottle.. I know giant waste?
I keep a lot of containers around, old brake fluid old fork oil and old engine oil for the yearly city collections.. I can't risk accidentally pouring old brake fluid/fork oil mix into my bike. So all unsealed containers are don't touch!! (actually I dip into the engine oil for drilling /tapping lube)

[StevieB]

Being the OCD environmentailist I am, I prop one bottle upside down on another, which is right-side up, and leave 'em that way for hours. Thus, I collect the few drops of oil that cling to the inside of the bottles.

Eventually, I will have enough for a truly free oil change.

[Dan Dubeau]

Well, changed my oil on friday. Bought a new bottle just in case. Sure enough, I not only had a full bottle of "leftover oil" but also had a full unopened bottle of new oil ah well. Mental note for next time

[rwcreigh]

The leftover, I just keep pouring it together. In about 2 years, I will have enough for a FREE oil change.

thats what i do.as much as the oil cost,you better believe i am not wasting any.

[The CyberPoet]

Oil in the bottle won't break down for a goodly number of years (probably 7 to 25, depending on the ambient weather), as long as the seal is tight. Unlike when it sits in your engine, a sealed or resealed bottle of oil doesn't get exposed to chemicals that will cause it to form acids that in turn break down the oil.

So, no problem at all saving your still fresh oil for future use. Just be aware that the same is not true of brake fluid, which you should never use after the bottle has been left open for a while.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[acf1073]

I would have just filled it with 4 quarts


close enough

+1....lol

[acf1073]

not being able to make the quote box work correctly is pi$$ing me off.....how?????????????????....do you do it???

[chinto]

not being able to make the quote box work correctly is pi$$ing me off.....how?????????????????....do you do it???

i'm not sure

[Dan Dubeau]

not being able to make the quote box work correctly is pi$$ing me off.....how?????????????????....do you do it???

What do you mean?

[acf1073]

when i hit the quote button it doesnt put the quote in the lil box like yours did....wtf?

[GytRDunKat]

Just be aware that the same is not true of brake fluid, which you should never use after the bottle has been left open for a while.

Learned my lesson the hard way on this one. Why are my brakes feeling so flippin weird. Few searches on Katriders later, back to bleed my brakes again. Thanks for the speed bleeders

They are worth thier weight in gold!