Would you consider Valvoline Restore and Protect in your Euro car?

[Revving2Redline]

Stupid autocorrect. Not sure how a pint turns into an ointment but that EP Moly is as thick as an ointment, I guess you could use it for rashes ‍♂

I am using with VRP 5w30 and #132 EP although this time is was Motor Oil Saver but back to #132 for 20k miles til next MOS treatment. When CVT gets replaced, will have those pita seals replaced and or fixed but not right now.

 

[FlyingTexan]

Another good example is Mobil 1 EP HM.

As I noted, an easily available brand at Walmart. I guess I just expect too much sometimes.

Generally when someone says something matter of factly and are asked a simple question referencing their statement they don't turn into a drama queen.

 

[rondhol]

Logisticaly is Ok in US to use VRP for european cars, but not for European.
Besides that, All ACEA are suitable for diesel cars and higher detergent to handel soot. Probably VRP is not far from ACEA spec. I am a bit worry to use it in diesel engine, but no problem with gasoline cars.

 

[4WD]

I can’t consider VRP in anything bcs it’s out of stock here …
Not hearing of any jug leaks - so can order when needed …
So much for all the yellow tag predictions at the release

 

[Plumb Bob]

I can’t consider VRP in anything bcs it’s out of stock here …
Not hearing of any jug leaks - so can order when needed …
So much for all the yellow tag predictions at the release

Just came back from Wally. Wanted to pick up a jug of VRP 5W-30 but had to "settle' for 0W-20.
It's flying off the shelves.

 

[KEVINK0000]

Bummer. If you didn’t say “ointment “ was an autocorrect mistake, I could definitely see the term becoming popular on BITOG. Hopefully It still might. I look forward to that day…
Like “installed” has in certain cases. “I installed 6 quarts of M1 Supercar in my 2022 XYZ.”

 

[tired]

Just came back from Wally. Wanted to pick up a jug of VRP 5W-30 but had to "settle' for 0W-20.
It's flying off the shelves.

You can check inventory on the Walmart app before you go. You can also order online for free delivery and get the viscosity you want.

 

[rondhol]

I believe we can order online pick up in store in Walmart

 

[tired]

I believe we can order online pick up in store in Walmart

Yes that's true. Free delivery avoids the parking lot and people of Walmart experience though.

 

[CEHepp]

I’m sure this will make someone twitch.

 

[scrllock]

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I’m sure this will make someone twitch.

not my motor rebuild bill, go nuts!

 

[CEHepp]

not my motor rebuild bill, go nuts!

I’m sure that’s not something I’ll have to worry about. I’ve seen what people put in these EA888s and they don’t die from lubrication issues.

 

[scrllock]

I’m sure that’s not something I’ll have to worry about. I’ve seen what people put in these EA888s and they don’t die from lubrication issues.

like any engine they will die from insufficient MOFT/HTHS. I have seen it happen but I'm sure a longitudinal porsche doesn't see much hard use, so might be fine.

 

[CEHepp]

like any engine they will die from insufficient MOFT/HTHS. I have seen it happen but I'm sure a longitudinal porsche doesn't see much hard use, so might be fine.

You’ve seen it happen? Or do you just assume an HTHS of 3.2 instead of 3.5 was the cause?

 

[scrllock]

You’ve seen it happen? Or do you just assume an HTHS of 3.2 instead of 3.5 was the cause?

I have seen EA888s experience catastrophic failures from oil that was too thin. As well as the other issues you'd expect like accelerated timing/valvetrain wear, oil consumption, etc. All of which I would expect from running a weak oil in a motor with a much stricter recommended approval.

You should be the guinea pig and run it for a couple years, let us know how it goes!