Any plans for Valvoline Restore and Protect to release as a 0W30?

[apollo18]

hey all, i am excited to try valvoline restore and protect for my next oil change but was sad to find it only comes in 0w20, 5w20 and 5w30.

i undestand being around temps where the coldest is maybe 15f probably doesn't justify a 0w oil but i like the peace of mind having the best cold protection

i know asking valvoline is probably the best bet for this question but usually they just give generic replies so was wondering if anyone knows if a 0w30 is coming out soon?

if not, i guess 5w30 it is, or i can frankenbatch and make a 2.5w25

 

[dnewton3]

i know asking valvoline is probably the best bet for this question but usually they just give generic replies so was wondering if anyone knows if a 0w30 is coming out soon?

And so you thought, rather than getting info from the manufacturer, a bunch of web-based folks can hazard a total guess and give you an accurate answer? Perhaps you suspect someone here is a Bitog mole and works for Valvoline on their production or marketing teams? Even if someone here did work for them, would they risk their employment by giving out proprietary info just so you can satisfy your curiosity?

I'm not trying to be rude and pick on you, but ... seriously ... ???

 

[GSCJR]

I was more curious as to how that drain plug removal was going.

 

[kschachn]

Are you starting your car unaided below -30 or so? If not then an oil with a 5W winter rating (any oil) is appropriate.

What does your fertile imagination tell you as to why you need a 0W rating?

 

[apollo18]

And so you thought, rather than getting info from the manufacturer, a bunch of web-based folks can hazard a total guess and give you an accurate answer? Perhaps you suspect someone here is a Bitog mole and works for Valvoline on their production or marketing teams? Even if someone here did work for them, would they risk their employment by giving out proprietary info just so you can satisfy your curiosity?

my apologies i just assumed maybe someone had some info

 

[apollo18]

Are you stating your car unaided below -30 or so? If not then an oil with a 5W winter rating (any oil) is appropriate.

What does your fertile imagination tell you as to why you need a 0W rating?

you are correct, no need, just a bitoger meaning a bitoger and overthinking. i guess 5w it is

 

[panthermike]

No harm in asking IMO sir! I agree that 5w30 should be no issue whatsoever.

 

[Sandstorm]

5W-30 should do the job

 

[Plumb Bob]

you are correct, no need, just a bitoger meaning a bitoger and overthinking. i guess 5w it is

Valvoline's engineers figured out, if you really need a 0W, you're already running M1 0W-40. So, there's no restoration nor protection needed from them

 

[6.7 CTD]

my apologies i just assumed maybe someone had some info

I was curious about that as well and I don’t live in Siberia

 

[Propflux01]

I was curious about that as well and I don’t live in Siberia

my apologies i just assumed maybe someone had some info

No harm in asking IMO sir! I agree that 5w30 should be no issue whatsoever.

Getting hard to ask a question it seems....

 

[JeepRubicon2k3]

I’ll take another API SP 0W-30.

 

[The Critic]

Valvoline is marketing this oil to the masses so their product offering will be closely tied to market share.

What percentage of the market, especially the DIY market, has vehicles that require an API SP, 0W30?

 

[OilStainedNapkin]

Highly doubt 0w30 will be a weight that’ll be released in the near future at least. It seems like they’ve released weights that are most popular amongst many of the large car manufacturers in the US. I’d just go with 5w30 personally.

 

[Hermann]

Since I don't participate in oil discussions any longer, my observation is this thread is just full of mean nasty respondets. YKWYA . IMO YMMV

@apollo18 They should be apologizing to you, not you to them.

 

[Glenda W.]

A Euro R&P would be nice imo.

 

[apollo18]

Since I don't participate in oil discussions any longer, my observation is this thread is just full of mean nasty respondets. YKWYA . IMO YMMV

@apollo18 They should be apologizing to you, not you to them.

Ahaha thank you for the kind words.

 

[dubber09]

Why? R&P is not an oil to use on regular basis as staple oil, the flavors they have are sufficient.
I'm running one now in 5w-30 viscosity for the past 2500km and it's doing great job, just changed filter last night, cut it to see what's up, no carbon chunks but oil is very dirty and seems to be thicker that it should be. I'm gonna do oil and filter change sooner than planned.

 

[demarpaint]

Use the 5W30 and don't second guess it, it will be fine for the temperature you mentioned. Merry Christmas.

 

[burbguy82]

I wish they would offer it in a 0w40

why not?