new engine oil-how long can it last unopened?

[stevieb]

how long can new unused car and van engine oil last for?
does it even have a shelf life?
it it the same for synthetic and conventional oil?
why isnt one indicated on the packaging ever? so they arent sure about it then?!

 

[crinkles]

Limited by bottle design life.

 

[demarpaint]

You got your answer here.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2298965

 

[Bluestream]

Scroll down to point #4

http://www.valvoline.com/faqs/system-fluids/automatic-transmission-fluid/

 

[crw]

A lot longer than this thread will be here...

 

[BigBuck]

You asked the same thing in 3 different posts. Once is enough....

 

[Bill in Utah]

Originally Posted By: BigBuck
You asked the same thing in 3 different posts. Once is enough....


Agreed.