Oil dipstick on my dirty engine Hemi charger after 500 miles of Valvoline Restore and Protect

[buster]

I had an 2006 Jaguar darken oil like this. I didn't do any internal engine work, but I figure the previous owner neglected the oil changes a bit. After about 3 shortened 2k-3k oil changes it cleaned up and didn't darken oil near as fast any more.

What oil were you using?

 

[SupremePossum]

What oil were you using?

Canola

 

[Furious]

Oh but it's just Valvoline marketing it can't do that, it can't clean like Valvoline says it can.

Honestly 500 miles and it is that dirty is impressive it seems to be a pretty stout cleaning oil, can't wait to see a VOA on it.

If you intend to keep running it do you care to share how clean it is after the 4 oil changes of which Valvoline advertises?

 

[Mewbs]

Looking forward to filter pics. Keep us posted OP.

 

[HemiBenny]

180k. Oil in it had chunks of sludge.

I'm sure that the Valvoline is doing its job, but I would be willing to bet that any oil you put in it would look like that at 500 miles given this statement.
I am anxiously awaiting the filter dissection.

 

[tcrs_circuit]

I'm sure that the Valvoline is doing its job, but I would be willing to bet that any oil you put in it would look like that at 500 miles given this statement.
I am anxiously awaiting the filter dissection.

I did have a combination of mobil 1 0w40, rotella, pennzoil platinum, valvoline maxlife and whatever other half full bottles I had lying around for the engines first after repair change as a flush, although it probably was in the crank case for less than 100 miles, so this wasnt the first change after the nasty oil was drained out, plus i did clean the pan really well when it was apart.

 

[BrendanC]

i don’t understand why everyone is so doubtful of the oil from valvoline. they make quality products and make very clear claims on the bottle unlike mobil 1 with the “cleans”.

 

[CKN]

How many idle hours?

 

[tcrs_circuit]

How many idle hours?

No idea. Likely thousands. It belonged to 2 agencies and was retired at 156k.

 

[The Critic]

How many idle hours?

No idea. Likely thousands. It belonged to 2 agencies and was retired at 156k.

With the number of engine hours, it probably has 3x that mileage. Unfortunately it also sounds like someone changed oil based on miles and not engine hours.

 

[tcrs_circuit]

With the number of engine hours, it probably has 3x that mileage. Unfortunately it also sounds like someone changed oil based on miles and not engine hours.

Id expect it has at least 450k equivalent. The lack of an hour meter on a police package car on these is definitely silly.

 

[KCJeep]

Looks like there is more than marketing behind this stuff. I’d leave the oil at least 3k but I’d be pretty anal about changing out filters along the way.

 

[ARCOgraphite]

180k. Oil in it had chunks of sludge.

Rod bearing I pulled changing the piston was immaculate with the original machining marks still present. Replaced on the bad piston of course.

Did you have the rod check for straightness and big end resized? I once (back in the 70's) neglected a rod on a valve kiss and paid the price 500 miles later. Only a tiny eyebrow on the piston top.

 

[LDB]

Where's the pic(s) of the actual car?

 

[EEE]

So, would it make more sense (knowing what you know) to run an engine flush to get it cleaned out quickly?

 

[cheesepuffs2]

i don’t understand why everyone is so doubtful of the oil from valvoline. they make quality products and make very clear claims on the bottle unlike mobil 1 with the “cleans”.

How is "up to 100%" a very clear claim? If anything, that's the opposite. It says essentially, "this product may do nothing or it may do something!".

 

[wareze]

So, would it make more sense (knowing what you know) to run an engine flush to get it cleaned out quickly?

Isn't it safer to do it slowly especially it it's really bad

 

[EEE]

Isn't it safer to do it slowly especially it it's really bad

I don't know if the engine flush route is any less safe. If it were my car, has 180k on it and I'm the third owner, and it has had some issues with sludge, I'd roll the dice and go with the flush. Plenty of people use it with out issues. It's made for these situations. I don't buy used cars (I buy new and run into the ground), so I have not needed a flush. I know the history of my cars and they are taken care of very well. Never had a sludge issue, but I also only own Hondas.

 

[BrendanC]

How is "up to 100%" a very clear claim? If anything, that's the opposite. It says essentially, "this product may do nothing or it may do something!".

“Not only does Valvoline Restore & Protect meet today’s engine oil specifications but Restore & Protect is the first and only motor oil in market that actively cleans your engine“

from their FAQ

 

[BrendanC]

So, would it make more sense (knowing what you know) to run an engine flush to get it cleaned out quickly?

from what we know, flushes wont adequately clean coked up rings. i’m a believer and user of BG EPR to clean up dirty motors, for sludge sludge, varnish etc but as far as i can tell in my usage it will not clean gummed up rings.