Recent content by Weekend Warrior

I don't have VOA going back to 2018, although I have been running 8600ES for the life of the motor until the latest switch to Gen2. They did change the 8600ES bottle about a year prior to the new Gen2 One Solution release. I think is was recommended for SP, but not approved yet. Thus, you might...

Posted this already in the HDEO section, but reposting here. Here's the Blackstone reports on the new 10w30 Gen2 Premium Blue One solution (CK4/SP) dual rated and previous 8600ES 10w30 Premium Blue CK4 rated oil. The latest report dated 9/2021 is Gen2. The engine is noticeably quieter with...

Here's the Blackstone reports on the new 10w30 Gen2 Premium Blue One solution (CK4/SP) dual rated and previous 8600ES 10w30 Premium Blue CK4 rated oil. The latest report dated 9/2021 is Gen2. The engine is noticeably quieter with Gen2. We tow a 3 horse trailer in warmer months, and both had an...

My last oil analysis of PB 8600ES 10w30 showed lower phos and zinc levels. Looks liked their newer crossover diesel-gas CK4/SN rated stuff to me, not what their 8600ES formulation has yielded in the past.

Apparently Valvoline is pushing their full-synthetic 5w40 PB as a replacement for 10w-30 8600ES. I hate it! Seems like folks need to either go Dutch, Delvac, or other now.