SYNPOWER ENGINE TREATMENT

[GOOMER]

Where do you find this stuff?? I have seen a couple of pics of the bottle on the internet, yet nothing on Valvoline website, and no one seems to carry it. Anyone know where to get it, BOOKU MOLY.

 

[SuperDave456]

It has been discontinued. IIRC, it stopped being sold 4-5 years ago. There is always Redline, they sell something like "Engine break in fluid" or something like it. It has enough additives in it you could use it for 2-3 oil changes. I have been thinking about ordering some of it myself along with some Water Wetter just to check them out.

 

[GOOMER]

Darnit......thanks

 

[demarpaint]

Synpower engine treatment, AKA VSOT was discontinued as already mentioned. Redline Break In Oil Additive is available and boosts ZDDP nicely. 1oz/qt of oil is all that is needed, to boost 700 ppm phosphorous to a total of about 1275 ppm. This is a nice shot of phos especially in an older car with flat tappets. The name is misleading, according to Redline it can be added as I mentioned to any oil to boost ZDDP levels, so it not only is a break in add, but an additive to boost ZDDP as well. Maybe this thread should be moved to the oil additives section? HTH

 

[ProfPS]

I've seen a few dusty large bottles of VSET in a parts store outside New Haven, CT, and a few small bottles of VSOT in Pepboys in Charlotte, NC.

 

[Eddie]

I believe that VSOT was reduced substantially in the additive load in recent years. I did read that there is a "Professional Grade" that maintained a high additive level with respect o Zn, P and Moly? Can anyone conferm this as I remember VOAs of VSOT reflected this.

 

[demarpaint]

 Originally Posted By: Eddie

I believe that VSOT was reduced substantially in the additive load in recent years. I did read that there is a "Professional Grade" that maintained a high additive level with respect o Zn, P and Moly? Can anyone conferm this as I remember VOAs of VSOT reflected this.

I do remember reading that. If someone is looking to boost ZDDP the Redline Break In Add is just the ticket. For about $13.00 a bottle you can treat 3 cars with a 5 qt sump.

 

[wannafbody]

STP 4 cylinder engine additive is good as well from what I've read.

 

[ADFD1]

I've read mixed reviews about the STP 4 cyl additive. Seems it is better than the blue bottle, but I think the RL Break in oil add is the way to go. AD

 

[TWINRAY]

 Originally Posted By: ADFD1

I've read mixed reviews about the STP 4 cyl additive. Seems it is better than the blue bottle, but I think the RL Break in oil add is the way to go. AD

I've seen a posting on one forum where a guy did an oil analysis on different additives, one being STP Red. While it did give a good dose of Zink in earlier years, it is now widdled down to such that it isn't worth buying. The ppm effect of adding it was negliable.

 

[SuperDave456]

I found some of the VSOT "Professional Grade" wondering around a NAPA yesterday. For $5 I got a 15oz bottle, should last me 3 OCI's if I use 1oz per quart of oil. I think I will use it to add to my SuperTech OCI's that will eventually come up. I assume it is pretty old as it was covered in dust. They also had 1qt bottle of stuff called "Valvoline Professional Engine Treatment" I had never seen before. It reminded me of a thicker flush/oil additive, kind of like MMO, but more of a 20 or 30 weight. No where near as thick as the 15oz bottle I picked up.

 

[GROUCHO MARX]

 Originally Posted By: ProfPS

I've seen a few dusty large bottles of VSET in a parts store outside New Haven, CT, and a few small bottles of VSOT in Pepboys in Charlotte, NC.

Offer a buck a bottle.

 

[Char Baby]

I just scored the last lonely bottle(15oz) on a discount table at PepBoys. Everything on the table was a dollar including the VSOT. The bottle was a bit dusty but the foil seal beneath the cap was unscathed.

 

[BrianWC]

PM TallPaul or search his posts. He seems to have the zddp levels of all these additives committed to memory.