800 miles in with my first OCI of 5W30 VRP in a Hyundai 2.4L DI engine . This is by no means a refined engine - but I have to say that VRP is the quietest oil I have ever used in this engine (even surpassing M1 0W30 ESP) . Conversely , I believe Glenda W. reported that at the 2K to 3K mile mark his engine became more noisey with his fill of VRP , so I will monitor for any increased engine noise as I get later into my 3.75K to 4K mile OCI using VRP. Perhaps not as important as cleaning ability or wear protection but I do favor an oil that allows my engine to run more quieter and so far VRP gets an A+ .
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Yes I have found all Valvoline oils start out very quiet!! This is why I ran Valvoline EP for so long despite oil consumption increasing over time. In my Subaru it lasts until around the 2-3k mile mark, in other vehicles it stayed quiet longer. ESP is also quiet in my Subaru, maybe a hair less than R&P but stays about the same for the complete 5k oci.
I view this as an interesting non scientific observation. Quiet engines always make me feel good. Probably has absolutely nothing to do with longevity.
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I have a family member running Valvoline EP 0w20 in a 2025 Subaru BRZ and will keep an eye on the noise level. Currently ~2000 miles on it and looking to change at 2500-3000 max. Zero oil consumption issues No previous experience with Subaru either. Thanks for the insight.
I have not notice any difference when using VRP with regard to engine noice.
Engines could noticeably sound different based on many factors. Oil temp, ambient temp, dirty/clean, thinning/thickening, etc. Might make us feel better if the engine seems/is quieter with X vs Y oil, but doubtful that actually translate to being better.
I changed to 5W-30 VRP early this year in my '19 Tucson with the 2.4. It's still noticeably quieter, and still about 5%-8% better fuel economy compared to the previous PUP 5W-20 I had in it. Currently at 2k on the oil.
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By the 4th OCI - should be at 12% better MPG …
I don't know the specifics of the engine, but I would read this thread and maybe try to convince them to consider another oil, even though it appears to be a Subaru/Toyota joint venture, so maybe it's less prone to burn oil.
I'm not aware of any direct evidence here of VRP helping with intake deposits, but in this interview with the Valvoline Senior Engineering Manager, he says he believes it will help with intake valve deposits. Should start at the right spot, but if not, around 12:30 mark.
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I want to believe .... but my oil levels stay too darn flat to think enough makes it through the pcv system to the intake valves. Maybe leaky valve guides could help here haha.
I'm looking forward to the follow up video with the filter media cut and laid out flat. Possibly with a couple days of filter media wrapped in paper towels first to wick away some of the oil.
Nice job with the first video. The questions of course. How many miles/km on each vehicle? What was previous oil change intervals? what oil was used previously.
The first oil change I did on daughter-in-laws '21 Tucson with 2.0L GDI, I was shocked at how much "grit" was on bottom of the can. That was on about a 6-7k interval, lots of short trip, Kendall GT1 synthetic blend. I didn't find anywhere near as much in the last one but that was a much shorter OCI with Mobil Full Synthetic 5W-30.
I just did third oil change with VRP 5W-30 on my Pilot today. It doesn't burn any currently. I'm doing 5W-30 due to very short trips and fuel dilution. I'm using VRP in it now to hopefully keep everything clean as VCM is still active in this.
The filters are already in the bin, I won’t be cutting the filter media unfortunately.
Both cars are around the 200,000km mark, the Tucson just under and the i30 just over.
Both have had 10,000km OCIs their whole lives, the Tucson mostly at the dealer and the i30 mostly at smaller shops. Mix of who knows what oils through their lives.
The i30 was on its fourth run of VRP, the Tucson on its second run.
Fuel economy with 5W30 VRP has been very good in Hyundai 2.4L DI engine as well . Still early in the OCI but getting 31.5 MPG average (mostly highway every day driving) .
The engine in the BRZ does have Toyota's dual injection (MPI/GDI) system, so yes, less likely to suffer from intake valve deposits and piston ring deposits.
I went with VRP 5w30 on my last change. 2014 Scion XB 2.4 2AZ-FE. This is one of the oil consumers. Incorrectly oriented and sized piston oiling ports that clog, which result in rings coking. Current mileage about 95k mi.
Just a short observation so far. Oil use had crept up to a ballpark qt. per 1200 about two years ago. Other than some early TMGO, it had been on Castrol Edge and MT for years. Nearly always 5w20.
I did 4 consecutive changes with PUP, 4.5-5k mi each run, about 6 month runs. 3 with 5w20 and one with 5w30. (Toyota specs max 5k OCI on this engine regardless of oil type used.) All that PUP seemed to lower the consumption somewhat. Perhaps a qt. per 1500.
VRP 5w30 now has 2700 mi. on change. A total of 22 oz. of VRP has been used for top off oil. I believe that indicates a use rate of a qt. per 3900. mi. Pretty dramatic improvement if it holds. It's way too soon for any victory dances.
I suspect that the 4 changes of PUP did some good in partially cleaning or loosening piston and ring deposits. They used to promote PUP by emphasizing cleaning abilities. Not so much anymore. The use of 5w30 instead of the usual 5w20 with the VRP, may make some difference in reduced consumption. I meant to do an early filter only swap but haven't. Likely still will do that. Next change will also be VRP.
Just a short observation so far. Oil use had crept up to a ballpark qt. per 1200 about two years ago. Other than some early TMGO, it had been on Castrol Edge and MT for years. Nearly always 5w20.
I did 4 consecutive changes with PUP, 4.5-5k mi each run, about 6 month runs. 3 with 5w20 and one with 5w30. (Toyota specs max 5k OCI on this engine regardless of oil type used.) All that PUP seemed to lower the consumption somewhat. Perhaps a qt. per 1500.
VRP 5w30 now has 2700 mi. on change. A total of 22 oz. of VRP has been used for top off oil. I believe that indicates a use rate of a qt. per 3900. mi. Pretty dramatic improvement if it holds. It's way too soon for any victory dances.
I suspect that the 4 changes of PUP did some good in partially cleaning or loosening piston and ring deposits. They used to promote PUP by emphasizing cleaning abilities. Not so much anymore. The use of 5w30 instead of the usual 5w20 with the VRP, may make some difference in reduced consumption. I meant to do an early filter only swap but haven't. Likely still will do that. Next change will also be VRP.
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It will have LESS than with just the direct injection, but it will still develop valve deposits.
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