It really is true folks you can make your wood post last longer. We use all organic used motor oil as a oil stain. It sheds water like you can’t believe and adds a lot of life to that old wood post. Not to mention it makes all of your post match you can make railroad ties telephone poles Cedar post green treated post and any other kind of post pretty much match by painting or soaking your post in used motor oil. It’s free and it works excellent. If you’ve got the time, give it a try.