RX330 - 3000km Valvoline R&P 10w40

[DV0993]

Hello all,

See attached my recent UOA on Valvoline Restore and Protect in 10w40 (left).

Comments:

- The previous UOA was Mobil 0w40;

- The purpose of this UOA was to check for coolant intrusion as the vehicle had a thermostat issue about 6 months earlier;

- This is the first change with R&P - the oil was notably darker than usual

- In the intervening period between UOAs, I have also been adding a small dose of 2 cycle oil to the fuel. Cylinder wear has decreased, but note the UOA was taken at 3000km not 5000km.

- Theres no doubt that 0w40 mobil is incredible oil and I will be reverting back once the "cleaning" is complete

 

[fantastic]

It's great that you have that 10w-40 R&P available. Looks like either oil did great & no reason to switch away from the Valvoline in my opinion. Si came down along with Glycol. Thanks for sharing.

 

[himemsys]

Hello all,

See attached my recent UOA on Valvoline Restore and Protect in 10w40 (left).

Comments:

- The previous UOA was Mobil 0w40;

- The purpose of this UOA was to check for coolant intrusion as the vehicle had a thermostat issue about 6 months earlier;

- This is the first change with R&P - the oil was notably darker than usual

- In the intervening period between UOAs, I have also been adding a small dose of 2 cycle oil to the fuel. Cylinder wear has decreased, but note the UOA was taken at 3000km not 5000km. View attachment 264063

- Theres no doubt that 0w40 mobil is incredible oil and I will be reverting back once the "cleaning" is complete

I don't see 10W40 as an option on Valvoline's page:
https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en/restore-protect/

 

[DV0993]

I don't see 10W40 as an option on Valvoline's page:
https://www.valvolineglobal.com/en/restore-protect/

I can confirm we have it in Australia.

 

[himemsys]

I can confirm we have it in Australia.

That's good news. That means we might also start seeing it in other grades or even "Euro" versions.

 

[53' Stude]

Hello all,

See attached my recent UOA on Valvoline Restore and Protect in 10w40 (left).

Comments:

- The previous UOA was Mobil 0w40;

- The purpose of this UOA was to check for coolant intrusion as the vehicle had a thermostat issue about 6 months earlier;

- This is the first change with R&P - the oil was notably darker than usual

- In the intervening period between UOAs, I have also been adding a small dose of 2 cycle oil to the fuel. Cylinder wear has decreased, but note the UOA was taken at 3000km not 5000km. View attachment 264063

- Theres no doubt that 0w40 mobil is incredible oil and I will be reverting back once the "cleaning" is complete

Nice report

 

[wsar10]

That's good news. That means we might also start seeing it in other grades or even "Euro" versions.

Looking forward to the possibility of a Euro version....
I have really gravitated towards Euro oils over the last 3-4 years.

 

[Sean1112]

That's good news. That means we might also start seeing it in other grades or even "Euro" versions.

Its been in Australia for a while actually. We won't get it here just like we dont get Maxlife Full Synthetic 5w40 which has been around in Europe and Australia for many years...