Expired Oil?

[mahonj]

I just received a shipment of Motul oil that, according to the date stamp on the container, was produced in 2009. Should I be concerned about the age of this oil?
Thanks

[HoodPin]

Probably not. I happened to find this on Valvoline's site (http://www.valvoline.com/faqs/motor-oil/general-motor-oil/):


Does motor oil expire? How long does motor oil generally last?
Valvoline motor oil does not have a documented expiration date. Under optimal conditions, the product is stable for an extended period of time and can be used as long as the American Petroleum Institute (API) rating on the label continues to meet or exceed the requirements listed in your owner's manual. If the rating is still current, shake the container before use to blend any additives that may have settled.

[Dr K]

Isn't the stuff, like, hundreds of millions of years old!

[mahonj]

Between 60 million & 265 million years according to our best estimates.

[Vicegrip]

If you drive down to the right level it is far older.