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2016 VW Golf 1.8 TSI
81,148 miles
4.7k mile, 4 month OCI

Out: 5 quarts Mobil 1 Euro 0W-40, 1 quart SuperTech FS 5W-30, Fram Synthetic Endurance FE11784
In: 6 quarts Valvoline Restore & Protect, Fram Synthetic Endurance FE11784

I fell for the marketing hype and decided to give Valvoline R&P a try. Nothing about the engine particularly says “clean me,” but I figure what’s the harm in experimenting with a few short OCIs of this stuff? It gives me the warm fuzzies to think I might be cleaning, well, something that might have built up in the engine’s 80k miles. Or not. I’ll check the oil filter at the next change and see what awaits me.

This oil smells odd, like burnt rubber. Pairs well with salmon. I recommend serving between 49-55ºF to unlock the full flavor profile.
 
Vehicle - Honda Civic Mk9 1.6 i-DTEC
Miles - 57700 (Roughly 9000k since previous change).

Oil Out - Shell Helix Ultra 0w-30 C2/C3
Oil In - Shell Helix Ultra 0w-30 C2/C3

Oil Filter Out - Honda Genuine
Oil Filter In - Honda Genuine

Air Filter Out - Mahle
Air Filter In - Honda Genuine

Not much difference parts / oil wise, but the last lot worked great. Good MPG. Almost 0 oil burnt since last change.

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Out: unknown quick lube (probably conventional) and their micro gaurd oil filter

In: Valvoline R&P 5w30 and Fram Ultra synthetic

241k miles on the car with sludge and varnish. Let's see valvoline put their money where their mouth is.

Also, changed out the engine air filter. Don't know how long it's been in for.

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Out: unknown quick lube (probably conventional) and their micro gaurd oil filter

In: Valvoline R&P 5w30 and Fram Ultra synthetic

241k miles on the car with sludge and varnish. Let's see valvoline put their money where their mouth is.

Also, changed out the engine air filter. Don't know how long it's been in for.

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What car is this? Or did I miss that info...
 
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