Maybe VRP needs 4 OCI's to replenish additives to clean gunk?

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VRP FAQ

HOW DO YOU KNOW IT WORKS?​

“Cleaner parts at 300k miles than at 100k miles. After initial testing of deposit buildup at 100k miles, Valvoline completed an additional 200k miles of testing comparing deposit buildup with Restore & Protect to deposit buildup with an industry qualified GF-6 oil. Valvoline then conducted further modified industry testing confirming the results based on on-the-road driving habits.”

VL claims to have done extensive testing and designed the oil to clean slowly over time. If all you see is a grand money grab conspiracy then I guess that’s your prerogative.

I don’t mean money grab in that sense

I trust the brand

All I mean is they could have purposely incorporated the 4 oci rule which will def indeed Increase cleaning but also to build a following for this product

A simple one and done would result in people switching back to there old oil
 
Agreed but there could be a high chance they say to do four or more for $$

If it did it all in one shot people would return to there original preferred oil

With 4, once people get used to always using VRP they may as well keep using


For example a 5 q is like $30 at Walmart which is basically in the range of other premium oils
It really depends on the issue you're trying to solve and the extent of cleaning required. My cousin's 03 Accord 2.4 has 3K on a fill of Valvoline R&P 0W20 and is only 1/2 qt low. All of the prior oils (20wt and 30wt) have averaged consumption at 1 qt/2K. So, I think this product does have the ability to work more rather quickly if minimal clean-up is required.
 
I don’t mean money grab in that sense

I trust the brand

All I mean is they could have purposely incorporated the 4 oci rule which will def indeed Increase cleaning but also to build a following for this product

A simple one and done would result in people switching back to there old oil
VRP FAQ:

IS RESTORE & PROTECT AN ENGINE CLEANING TREATMENT?​

“No, Restore & Protect is not an engine treatment. It is a fully formulated ILSAC GF-6A and API SP motor oil, exceeding the requirements of each specification. Restore & Protect works to its fullest capabilities when used consistently during regular oil drain intervals.“

But isn’t supposed to be one and done engine treatment nor is it marketed as such so I don’t fully understand your point. Yes, oil companies want you to buy more of their products. So what?
 
Over the years here, I've made one ruminative assumption which, in my opinion, holds water.
I've concluded that the "700 mile highway trips" I make once or twice a month have contributed mightily to the health of my vehicles.
High speed driving reveals alignment and tire woes. I believe long runs maximize any 'softening or cleaning' which might occur.

Fuel use measured during these outings can be informative. I detected a 20% increase in fuel usage immediately after my single, upstream O2 sensor went out in my 2002 V70 (2.4l, NA, FWD). Fixing it fast may have saved the cat.

The performance of Dear Mom's locally driven Saab was restored (where Valvoline got the name?) every time I drove it on these trips. It was uncanny and unbelievably consistent.

Now, with VRP in my engine and HPL in my stash, I can't wait to open my 2.0l's EGR chamber (or whatever it's called).
I drove a 1986 Dodge D150 (carburetor on a 318, automatic) when going to IL State University 2 hours away from home. I was an avid Valvoline user in that truck, and generally stay with Valvoline today

I would drive home every other weekend. While at university, it would be driven only a few miles at a time. That truck always felt refreshed after the run home. Highway miles do wonders to a vehicle.
 
I’m 1,000 miles into the 3rd OCI on my recently acquired 2019 Chevy Silverado 4.3 V6 using the VRP 5w30. It had 70,000 miles and 3,000 hours when I bought it in May 2024 and currently has 81,500 miles at 3,302 hours. It runs great and uses no oil but being a used vehicle along with the positive posts here about the VRP and it’s purported cleaning abilities plus it being a DI engine, I decided to use the new VRP. I’ve used Valvoline oil for 2 decades and it took my old Chevy 5.3 to 248,000 miles with zero oil usage at 5,000 mile OCI’s and was running great when I sold it this year. I’m using the AC/Delco PF63 filter with no filter autopsies. At $30 for a 5 qt jug if it does what it’s purported to do fine and dandy, and if it doesn’t that’s OK too because I’ll probably never know either way! ;)

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Pretty truck. I’m trying to get my hands on a work buddies 2014 sierra with the 4.3 has around 90k truck is a cherry one owner.
 
Some of you may recall Texaco in the late 80ss to early 90s promoting a special fuel additive that would make your engine run better after ten tank fills. I myself bought into this for a while since there was no price difference. I never noticed a difference, and that was the point. There is a bit of de ja vu between that experience and VRP. The difference here is that Valvoline has presented some objective evidence. The similarity is that none of us are going to tear down an engine to determine if the claims are true.

I hope that it works for those of you running it. There will be more and more objective data posted here over time. As for me my interest remains in extended drain oils like HPL.
 
VRP FAQ:

IS RESTORE & PROTECT AN ENGINE CLEANING TREATMENT?​

“No, Restore & Protect is not an engine treatment. It is a fully formulated ILSAC GF-6A and API SP motor oil, exceeding the requirements of each specification. Restore & Protect works to its fullest capabilities when used consistently during regular oil drain intervals.“

But isn’t supposed to be one and done engine treatment nor is it marketed as such so I don’t fully understand your point. Yes, oil companies want you to buy more of their products. So what?
Think it’s time to stop beating a dead horse here. You can’t make us believe marketing. Plain and simple.
 
I doubt it will do much. HPL did cleaning on a 22 year old Dakota already. I just don’t buy Valvoline a commercials and marketing.

We all have saw what HPL does: it cleans
Do you really think exxon mobil and shell legal department would allow valvoline to market something it doesn't do? The oil 100% does what it claims to do, and they err on the side of caution with 4 oci.
 
Do you really think exxon mobil and shell legal department would allow valvoline to market something it doesn't do? The oil 100% does what it claims to do, and they err on the side of caution with 4 oci.
No it doesn’t. Claims are just that: a CLAIM. As I’ve said before HPL DOES clean.

I can care less what major brands “claim” too. End of story
 
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No it doesn’t. Claims are just that: a CLAIM. As I’ve said before HPL DOES clean.

I can care less what major brands “claim” too. End of story
Oh boy, ok 😂. so this is made up and should be taken with a grain of salt?

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So change your oil 4 times in 4 days=success. I would think not. I would say it has more to do with hours at temp and load, than OCI.

If the magic oil was that strong, I think it would destroy a bunch more than the deposits!
 
Until we start seeing physical results from before and after valve cover off pics --- with this Restore & Protect. I want to believe it works to a degree but photos will help.
 
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