Is VRP safe for use in modern vehicles that spec DEXOS ?

[JimPghPA]

Just like the title asks, can VRP be used safely in modern vehicles?

I have a brother who has a 2017 Malibu with the same engine as shown in a recent video. But his has not reached the 100,000 miles mark yet. He does frequent oil changes and buys his cars new and runs them until they are ready for the bone yard.

So, is it just that Valvoline does not want to spend what it cost for DEXOS approval testing?

Is VRP safe for a 2017 Malibu that specks DEXOS?

 

[JavierH19]

 

[Lawnman23]

Non-DEXOS approved oil can be used in a DEXOS-recommended engine.

DEXOS approved oil can be used in any non-DEXOS engine.

Assuming the correct winter rating for the region in use and all that.

 

[Urshurak776]

Some of the cheapest oil on market is DEXOS approved (Kirkland/Supertech, etc.) so I would think it should be fine.

 

[Glenda W.]

There’s even syn blend Dexos approved oils. Just like Pennzoil with PUP, Valvoline chose not to pursue Dexos with their top tier oil. I suspect they don’t want to divulge certain ingredients.

 

[KnappAttak]

I'm running it in two Audi Euro cars, and my Chevy 5.3. Its not approved Euro oil or approved Dexos oil, and my vehicles or I could care less.

It's not Dexos approved because Dexos approvals require the details about what's in the oil. Valvoilne is going to keep the secret sauce secret as long as they can and no way are they doing to release the secret ingredient or process for their cleaning to anyone. Right now they have the market cornered on cleaning piston carbon.

 

[JTK]

If you propose this concept over at your average GM specific board, you will immediately get voted off the island.

I don't believe it's an issue. Have done it and may continue doing it.

 

[Glenda W.]

If you propose this concept over at your average GM specific board, you will immediately get voted off the island.

I don't believe it's an issue. Have done it and may continue doing it.

I’m a member over at a Jeep board. Seems basic oil knowledge is lacking for many….

 

[buster]

I've spoken with several Valvoline techs. You can absolutely use it. I'm not sure why Valvoline hasn't certified it (I can think of two reasons) but they know it would pass it and that's what they told me.

*If you had an engine problem, there could be a potential risk but highly unlikely.

 

[EvoMan]

I’m a member over at a Jeep board. Seems basic oil knowledge is lacking for many….

I’m a member at a Harley forum. Things were so bad over there, that they locked the oil forum.

 

[Patman]

I’m a member at a Harley forum. Things were so bad over there, that they locked the oil forum.

Oil discussions on the Corvette Forum often end up in huge arguments too

 

[JohnnyG]

Whatever is in that stuff, it WORKS.
Try it, you'll like it.

 

[KnappAttak]

I've spoken with several Valvoline techs. You can absolutely use it. I'm not sure why Valvoline hasn't certified it (I can think of two reasons) but they know it would pass it and that's what they told me.

*If you had an engine problem, there could be a potential risk but highly unlikely.

The late model Chevy V8's are plagued with problems even using Dexos oils, so there is that. Depending on the year, late model Chevys are notorious for sticking lifters, lifter failures leading to cam failures, sticking oil control rings, and the latest engines taking out the bottom end and rod bearings. Doesn't matter if you use Dexos approved oils. Exactly the reason I went to using VR&P, especially being out of warranty. I figure on cleaning it up and keeping it clean even though I have less than 45,000 miles on it. I'm goin to continue to use 5w-30 VR&P in it for the rest of its life. Had a buddy that ended up with stuck oil control rings on his earlier version of the 5.3, I'm hoping to prevent that problem along with lifter failures that have have been the biggest complaint with Chevy owners over the years when they get some miles on them.

Funny, because I've never been a guy that would ever use Valvoline before, and now I'm running it in all my gas vehicles including the Euro cars. Who would have thought... I've been a Mobil 1 guy forever till they changed the Euro formula here lately and Valvoline brought out the VR&P. IMO this VR&P is going to be the savior for these engines that are using the low tension ring packs in them for the guys willing to use it.

 

[dkryan]

I’m a member over at a Jeep board. Seems basic oil knowledge is lacking for many….

Including most retail customers, numerous dealerships, and a few YouTubers.......

 

[Plumb Bob]

I’m a member at a Harley forum. Things were so bad over there, that they locked the oil forum.

Are we expecting a massive migration to Bob's?

 

[EvoMan]

Are we expecting a massive migration to Bob's?

I doubt it. The oil knowledge over there is definitely lacking.