old oil?

[Hoolio]

Does engine oil have a shelf life. I have three or so cans/bottles of unopened that I'm hoping are still good as they weren't cheap. Talking up to 5 years old.

[Matt Cole]

I know oil breaks down with age but not sure when it's sealed in a bottle.

[Hoolio]

I know oil breaks down with age but not sure when it's sealed in a bottle.

Yeah, seems like a dumb question but that is what I was getting at.

[Dre5gtt]

It will be fine mate 5 years ain't that old and as you said it's sealed to. I have about 8 5lt bottles of oil in my garage some of them will be sitting there for that long for sure

[Hoolio]

Thanks peeps, I've since read on several company websites that up to five years should be fine with a shake but check for any bad smell or a cloudy appearance.