Valvoline Restore & Protect

[Fa24wrx]

So do we know which of the 2 tests are more stringent?

I'd say the 79%is more impressive. Here's why:
50% stronger than "industry standard" tells me 50% better than the vare standard.
79% better than a qualifying ILSAC GF-6 oil seems better since ILSAC oils are usually already better than the bare standard.

 

[Scott S]

Does it make any sense mineral oil being in a base of a synthetic oil?

 

[Fa24wrx]

Does it make any sense mineral oil being in a base of a synthetic oil?

Where'd you see that?

 

[Scott S]

I was chatting with someone from Valvoline and I asked about a GTL base and also EP and Restore and Protect, they mention that they don't have a GTL base but a mineral oil base..

 

[147Grain]

Some mineral base oil is necessary to assist in the absorption of the additive package.

 

[Scott S]

Some mineral base oil is necessary to assist in the absorption of the additive package.

Thanks..

 

[Johnny248]

I took a shot and filled my 5.7l Ram with it. Took it for a 700mile trip. As expected, nothing much to report. I can say that it seems to run pretty smooth and quiet.

 

[buster]

They claim that the oil will clean anything it comes in contact with FWIW.

 

[Johnny248]

They claim that the oil will clean anything it comes in contact with FWIW.

That would be cool! I have another used vehicle with unknown maint history that I was going to try it out in also.

 

[StumblingElk]

Isn't there a recent, already-exiting thread on this Valvoline Restore & Protect Oil?

My daughter bought a six year-old Acadia a few years ago and the dipstick remained sooty-dirty after changing the oil. I kept changing that oil every 1.5k for four OCIs. Now the dipstick color remains clear for at least 1 to 1-1/2k of the next OCI. Mission Accomplished.

So be prepared to run four OCIs of that new Valvoline and do shortened OCIs to reach the goal(s) you've set.

I have had this happen after using a Motor Flush (out of curiosity and not expecting anything)

I have also had similar happen with supertech synthetic oils. It just took longer. Short OCI help tremendously to clean up a motor as far as I can tell.

I wouldn't thinknit would be too difficult to formulate an oil thatcan clean light deposits and hold it in suspension for short OCI. Add in something like AT205 into the brew and voilà. Caveat being, lubrication would likely diminish rather quickly, hence the short OCI.

A person could probably accomplish very similar results through short OCI, adding AT205, and possibly a mild detergent like motor flush/seafoam in small quantities. This is just a total guess on my part though.

Also need to add that my gen 2 coyote looked almost new after tearing it down recently at 100k miles. OCI of 3-5k of, usually, PP 5w20

 

[busdriver]

Amazon has Restore and Protect for $24.60, picked up a couple jugs to try

 

[Fa24wrx]

Amazon has Restore and Protect for $24.60, picked up a couple jugs to try

Even cheaper directly from them

 

[busdriver]

Even cheaper directly from themView attachment 215602

Good deal

 

[Scott S]

Amazon is cheaper for the 5W20..

 

[Fa24wrx]

Amazon is cheaper for the 5W20..

You can get it for for $21/ jug on their website.

 

[Scott S]

For some reason R&P 5W20 is not on sale.

 

[Fa24wrx]

For some reason R&P 5W20 is not on sale.

That's weird. Didn't realize that

 

[Scott S]

That's weird. Didn't realize that

And they're advertising it, as restore and protect is included.. I'll call them tomorrow and ask them, if I remember.. LOL

 

[Foxtrot08]

Paging @Foxtrot08

You rang?

This thread again… Typical Valvoline marketing.

 

[mr_boring]

You rang?

This thread again… Typical Valvoline marketing.

Does any other 'manufacturer' really deviate from that sort of typical marketing? Per all manufacturers, their oil is the best at everything.