P1000 Splain me about the sub-trans fluid change: using two year old oil sitting in my garage?

[AZdonW]

So if you're supposed to change this oil every two years whether you've driven much or not...can I use oil that's been sitting in my garage for two years? Or throw it out and buy new? This whole two years no matter how much miles makes no sense to me. I mean, does the oil really have a shelf life? What about bottles that have sat unopened in the store? It all seems fishy, Honda.

 

[dweber23tr]

There is a difference between 2 years of use and 2 years sitting on the shelf. Part of the reason to change it is to get contaminates out of there.

 

[TripleB]

So if you're supposed to change this oil every two years whether you've driven much or not...can I use oil that's been sitting in my garage for two years? Or throw it out and buy new? This whole two years no matter how much miles makes no sense to me. I mean, does the oil really have a shelf life? What about bottles that have sat unopened in the store? It all seems fishy, Honda.

Use it and forget about it.

 

[JenElio]

Use it and forget about it.

TWSS...

 

[AZdonW]

There is a difference between 2 years of use and 2 years sitting on the shelf. Part of the reason to change it is to get contaminates out of there.

So if my P1000 sits in the garage for 2 years unused, the sub-trans oil is getting contaminated?

 

[JenElio]

So if my P1000 sits in the garage for 2 years unused, the sub-trans oil is getting contaminated?

I think it's more of a precaution type thing from Honda. Maybe a possibility of building up moisture over such a long period of time??🤷‍♂️.......I personally wouldn't worry too much about it but.......some people worry about all kinds of stuff, small scratch here and there, one tire being 1 psi too low/high, crooked mufflers, etc, etc......run it and enjoy it I say 🙄

 

[TripleB]

TWSS...

My kinda woman!

 

[AZdonW]

I think it's more of a precaution type thing from Honda. Maybe a possibility of building up moisture over such a long period of time??🤷‍♂️

I could see this if I lived in Fla. But I live in AZ where its dry as a bone.

 

[dweber23tr]

So if my P1000 sits in the garage for 2 years unused, the sub-trans oil is getting contaminated?

It could yes. Moisture would be the biggest concern depending on how it was put away. Any type of machine that sits for 2 years should have the fluids changed, that's just a good idea. That is different than a sealed oil jug sitting around for 2 years because it is sealed.

 

[ODAMO]

So if my P1000 sits in the garage for 2 years unused, the sub-trans oil is getting contaminated?

If your Pioneer is sitting in the garage for two years unused you shoulda just bought a poster of one....

 

[AZdonW]

If your Pioneer is sitting in the garage for two years unused you shoulda just bought a poster of one....

It was just a theoretical "what if".

 

[PJon]

So if my P1000 sits in the garage for 2 years unused, the sub-trans oil is getting contaminated?

If your P1000 has been siting for two years, why don’t you sell it.

 

[Glock21user]

Run the oil sitting in your garage and don't sweat the small stuff cause it's all small stuff.
The very same people saying to change it after 2 years no matter have their place for sure just not my way of thinking.
Ask them how often they change the coolant, brake fluid, t-case lubricant and axle gear oil in their trucks and I would wager most are crickets.
Just for the record my t-case and gear oil get changed yearly because of how and what I tow and the amount of time my truck spends off road.
As for your sub trans if you feel the need change it, if not develop a schedule that works for you and your driving style and time.
Ask 3 people or 30 people the best tire and get just as many different answers.
It's your machine do what works for you.

 

[Remington]

dry as a bone.

🤔 NoHomo fo sho!

I agree with @PJon if its sitting that long, you might as well sell it.
Ill start the bidding at $200

 

[cntryby]

Oil sitting on the shelf will slowly have additive packs separate from the base stock. For new oil still in containers, look in a brand new one vs a few years old, old one will have sediment in the bottom.

I set the jugs on (not in) my burr bench (vibrating tumbler). I adjust position of the jug every 15 - 20 min. Usually takes a couple hours and I can no longer see any sediment. I keep going for a while after that.

Realistically, if you can get the sediment off the bottom and in the machine it should mix it fine. But not sure how long it would take.

Oil in the machine will get contaminated with condensation, unless kept in a climate controlled environment. Unless it's realllllllyyyyy bad, it should dissipate as soon as the temps come up while in operation and expell the moisture out the vent lines. If you're really concerned, open the fill port on the diffs and inspect with a light. If condensation isn't bad there it shouldn't be anywhere.