It's a can full of cardboard, I think it'll be ok. I wouldn't want to run one for two years though


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Keep it out of he elements you'll be fine.

 

Ive seen some in parts stores that have probably been there that long, i wouldnt run it but thats just me, it would probably be fine.

 

Why don't you just buy the filter when you need it???

 

read my original post it explains why

 

Wont make a difference..

 

I don't see why it would affect it to have it sitting in the truck for longer than that.

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As long as the filter was somewhat sealed from dust, dirt, and water it should be fine.

 

^^^ this

 

Should be fine as long as it was kept inside

 

I would say that the filter would be totally fine, but he O-rings could possibly start to dry out and start cracking (mostly in a dry climate) after a couple of years.

 

Probably not. Rubber usually only degrades from UV light exposure. As long as the gasket/O-ring isn't exposed to sunlight for long periods of time it shouldn't be affected at all.

 

I'l say probably longer than you'll live if it's kept in temp controlled room.

 

I have one sealed up with clear packing tape - just in case I get some bad fuel somewhere. I did get one of those aux fuel filters from the lubrication guy and it makes changing a fuel filter a snap and it's upstream from the factory one so it should catch the bad stuff.

 

The ACDelco TP3012 filters' O-rings come in a separate sealed plastic bag, so the rubber shouldn't dry out. Also, if you keep them out of the light, I'd say the O-rings and other filter parts will be OK for very very long time. If you're worried about dirt getting into the filter while being stored in your cab or toolbox, you can just seal it shut with tape or put it inside a freezer baggie.

 

LOL - you'll probably be out of warranty before you install it.
Seriously, I buy six at a time. So, it may be a while before the 6th one gets used.
And, I've never looked at the stamped date anyway. They may've been 2 years old when I first got them.
If you don't leave 'em out in the rain, they'll be good for many, many years.

 

As long as the plastic its wrapped in is in good shape then yes.