Help me choose the better oil

[Bettez88]

I’m sticking with Valvoline, but can’t decide which would be better for my 25 CRV 1.5 turbo. I do 5k oil changes with a Honda OEM filter. The extended protection has slightly more zinc and phosphorus in it than the restore and protect

 

[tired]

Valvoline Restore and Protect 5W-30.

Valvoline themselves says it's their best oil.

 

[factorytuned2012]

it does not make a difference for 5k oci's

 

[tired]

it does not make a difference for 5k oci's

Lot of people with 5k OCIs who developed oil burning engines would disagree with you.

OP, I wish I could have run VRP from new. I would step up a grade with your Honda engine. I think you'll look back and appreciate this decision years from now.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Either will be fine

 

[factorytuned2012]

Lot of people with 5k OCIs who developed oil burning engines would disagree with you.

OP, I wish I could have run VRP from new. I would step up a grade with your Honda engine. I think you'll look back and appreciate this decision years from now.

okay.

 

[Zee09]

Any flavor of Fuchs will work and not really expensive. Yeah I know...

 

[Bettez88]

Lot of people with 5k OCIs who developed oil burning engines would disagree with you.

OP, I wish I could have run VRP from new. I would step up a grade with your Honda engine. I think you'll look back and appreciate this decision years from now.

While under warranty 0w20 is the flavor it’ll get.

 

[Propflux01]

While under warranty 0w20 is the flavor it’ll get.

I'd go with the R&P. 5K or not.