Does an unopened quart of motor oil go bad with time?

[carrotsnapper]

I keep a "new" quart of oil with my generator for emergencies. I went out today and changed the oil using that unopened quart of Napa 10-30 oil. Only after pouring it in did I see the date of purchase that I wrote on it. It was 2013. Will it be bad to use? I haven't actually ever used that generator though my son in law borrows it occasionally. I will go out today and replace my emergency quart but I just didn't know if it was necessary to change the oil again.

 

[82rude]

I would have zero issues using it Expecially a sealed container.Im sure your going to differnt answers thats mine, i wouldnt care if it was 20 years old.Shake and bake baby.

 

[MTboatguy]

No, oil that has not been opened does not go bad, the additives they put in it won't separate, there is no expiration date on motor oil.