[Does oil 'go off?']

This is dopey question of the week !

When I bought my year 2000 Freelander L series Diesel back in 2010, it came with a full service history, and the previous owner (a friend) was very meticulas in his maintenance.

He actually gave me, on purchase, a full brand new 5 litre container of 10w 40, and a brand new genuine oil filter. To be honest, I put them in the cupboard, and forgot all about them, and went on to have the vehicle serviced by a local garage.

The vehicle is due a service again next week. Would I be able to use this oil that's been sat in the cupboard since 2010 ? Does it have a shelf life ? Does it 'go off' ? Would it still be usable, even though it has sat still for 3 and a half years ? It's brand new, and never been opened.

Thanks for any help.

Matt.

oil will be fine ,only a prob if condensation gets in to bottle

[clutch working in reverse]

Cheers guys will get new clutch

Thanks Tich

dont forget to get slave cylinder also

[crunchy gears from clutch malfuncions,will not engage]

just to say my 1998 freelander 1 all repaired with clutch slave kit plastic one new,also new clutch release bearing and clutch and finger assembly.

all lovely now clutch use to pull vigorously as if oil on but clutch springs fell out 118000 miles neede changing at 80.000 should help....

my slave was pants at 118.000 amazing to last that long

my clutch was in pices with only a few bits left at 118,000 miles how it got there is amazing.

release bearing worn and rattling at 118000 so had new one fitted ,all cool now

if you cant get in gear its clutch,release brg or slave cylinder........if it ratchets in and out of mesh and wont go in gear,take to garage and have all the above fitted for a new car feel,felt like brand new out the showroom.

well happy