Nov 16, 2002 · Independent testing would be nice to see, especially since Valvoline provided no details that I could find on how the test was performed, over what duration, in what engine, etc. Even if the pictures weren't fabricated, that doesn't mean they are at all representative of real world conditions.

Dec 12, 2024 · Thought I'd offer my experience to date with 5w-30 Restore and Protect. A little vehicle background: I have a 2003 Tahoe 5.3 with approx. 228k miles. It was dealer maintained, CarFax confirmed, up until 197k miles when I purchased it. I did change the valve cover gasket after purchase and the...

Jul 27, 2021 · While other Valvoline products focus on wear prevention, Restore & Protect couples wear protection while actively helping restore engine cleanliness and protect against future damage by dissolving engine-killing deposits, and meets the demanding requirements of turbo-charged and gasoline direct injected engines.

Apr 15, 2024 · Sadly, my 2013 BMW X5 test subject, while on its fourth Valvoline R&P fill, messed up for the last time. It left my wife and I stranded for the third time in two years so…I fixed it and sold it. Three strikes and it’s out. I’ve never owned such an annoying vehicle before. Likely won’t ever buy another BMW; at least not their SUVs.

Apr 9, 2010 · I sent another email to Valvoline this morning asking about when this oil might be available in retail stores and they said that it is available in NAPA stores up here. As far as Canadian Tire and Walmart goes, they said that the decision to have this oil in those stores is based upon the decision of those stores to stock it or not, based upon ...

Jan 23, 2024 · Okay, I went down that Valvoline Restore & Protect Rabbit Hole and found this. My 2007.5 Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 is starting to develop a lifter tick on cold starts. 121K miles. Wss going to use the Valvoline until I watched this.

Apr 15, 2024 · Regardless, Valvoline Restore & Protect was named 2025 Product of the Year USA award winner in the Car Care category. Reactions: 4WD , rumcapital23 , Just a civilian pilot and 3 others F

Feb 15, 2024 · Just did some research, apparently AramCo spent a lot of money investing in a GTL startup to license the technologies to implement in their production fields in 2014 and is using them heavily in their Jefurrah Natural gas field. It is apart of their base oil catalog and I wouldn’t be surprised if they push more of it into Valvoline Products.

May 5, 2024 · On the new engine I've only run 5w30 And exactly bud...I should also note that in other vehicles I've had, those 3 brands burned the most quantity of oil during the intervals in my other former vehicles as well, 2002 nissan altima 3.5, 1994 mustang gt, 1998 acura 1.6 el, 2004 impala ss, 2004 audi a4 1.8T and a 1988 thunderbird turbocoupe don't get me wrong I tried all …

Oct 23, 2005 · A while back I did volatility tests of Amsoil SS 10W-30 and Quaker State Ultimate Durability 10W-30. The oils ended up forming soft insoluble particles, as oils do when subjected to such temperatures for long enough. Today I decided to determine if VRP would resolubize the insolubles. I first...