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Can you freeze motor oil

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Metal Working Oil+30Motor Oil (15W)+15Motor Oil (30W)0Hydraulic Oil, Gear Lube & Gear Oil-10Motor Oil (10W30)-202-Cycle Oil-25Motor Oil (5W30)-30Mobil 1 Engine Oil (15W50)-35Antifreeze-40Mobile 1 Engine Oil (15W30)-55

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Motor oil should not be frozen as it can thicken and lose its lubricating properties. Freezing can also alter the chemical composition of the oil, potentially causing damage to the engine. It is best to store motor oil in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

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It is possible to freeze motor oil, but the point at which that occurs, varies with the brand. Motor oil is a combination of compounds engineered for specific uses and motors.

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