Q: I have MOBIL1 that is dated SPRING 08, never open still in the case, is this oil OK to use?

asked by on July 18, 2016

I want to use this oil in my new JOHN DEERE ZERO TURN MOWER. I just want to know, because I don't want to damage my new mower.

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