Shelf life of Honda brake fluid, honda power steering fluid, honda type 2 antifreeze

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Old 08-24-2011, 02:01 PM
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Shelf life of Honda brake fluid, honda power steering fluid, honda type 2 antifreeze

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Does anyone know the storage shelf life of Honda fluids.
ie. Honda brake fluid, power steering fluid, or Type 2 antifreeze.

Is it 24 months, 36 months, or ???
This would be for storage at 70 - 92 degrees F.


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Old 08-24-2011, 03:36 PM
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Shelf life for honda motor oil is around 5 years. I would think it would be the same for power steering fluid, brake fluid etc.
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Brake fluid once opened doesnt have a long shelf life.
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If brake fluid does not get opened. Does that mean it would be good for 5 (five) years.
How about power steering fluid.

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if the foil seal is intact and no air can get in- there is nothing to damage the fluid
especially the oils which suck moisture from the air!

are you trying to use old product- does it have a date made on it?

or planning for some storage room in the bomb shelter
in case the TL survives the hurricane-tornado-earthquake-insert favorite disaster here
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Honda brake fluid, honda power steering fluid

I have not opened the containers, or broken any foils seals.
However, the brake fluid and steering fluid is about 27 months old.
I do not see a date code.

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I would use it in my own car and not be worried at all
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