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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Havoline syn

I bought some closeout Havoline full synthetic 5-30 and noticed later some of it is SJ GF-2 and some is SL GF-3.Is this too much out of date or has full full synthetic not changed that much?Thanks!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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What do you want to use it in? Unless you are using it in a newer vehicle that requires SM, you are probably ok. Shelf life is a long time usually. This oil probably is better as far as additives go, which would be good for older vehicles.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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I bought some closeout Havoline full synthetic 5-30 and noticed later some of it is SJ GF-2 and some is SL GF-3.Is this too much out of date or has full full synthetic not changed that much?Thanks!

The SJ was pao synthetic . I cannot guarantee but it should still be good to use but made before 2001 . I'd use it up first .

The SL was group III synthetic FWIW
 
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