Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
Originally Posted By: mongo161
During my search I did find some forums, primarily in Europe, who's members really like this Valvoline 5W-40 and run it all the time in gasoline and diesel engines. I guess we will never know what makes these Valvoline oils perform so well but show a weak add pack in their VOAs. It must be a well kept secret and it seems that they have the corner on the market with their "organic" ingredients.
Also, when you say that they "really like this Valvoline 5W-40", what exactly does that mean? Have they performed extensive testing to determine that it is better than most other oils? Often times, we may really like something, but can't substantiate exact practical benefits... Many people like AutoRX for example.
Pete....When I posted that they liked the Valvoline 5W-40....over there....it was not scientific. It was just the comments and opinions by posters to the forums for BMW, MB and VW. Most posters mentioned that for some reason....Mobil 1, 0W-40 would burn off and they needed to add a more oil during their extended runs. However, this was not the case with the Valvoline, based on opinions of the posters in Europe.
Maybe a blend of 50/50 Valvoline 5W-40 and Mobil 1 0w-40 would work out fine in the USA? It might be worth a try....
Originally Posted By: mongo161
During my search I did find some forums, primarily in Europe, who's members really like this Valvoline 5W-40 and run it all the time in gasoline and diesel engines. I guess we will never know what makes these Valvoline oils perform so well but show a weak add pack in their VOAs. It must be a well kept secret and it seems that they have the corner on the market with their "organic" ingredients.
Also, when you say that they "really like this Valvoline 5W-40", what exactly does that mean? Have they performed extensive testing to determine that it is better than most other oils? Often times, we may really like something, but can't substantiate exact practical benefits... Many people like AutoRX for example.
Pete....When I posted that they liked the Valvoline 5W-40....over there....it was not scientific. It was just the comments and opinions by posters to the forums for BMW, MB and VW. Most posters mentioned that for some reason....Mobil 1, 0W-40 would burn off and they needed to add a more oil during their extended runs. However, this was not the case with the Valvoline, based on opinions of the posters in Europe.
Maybe a blend of 50/50 Valvoline 5W-40 and Mobil 1 0w-40 would work out fine in the USA? It might be worth a try....