Valvoline oils: which do you like or prefer?

[wlk]

Oddly enough, my van is starting to burn R&P. This is my second run at it. I’ll go back to MaxLife or Havoline in the 6qt box.

This has been seen on here before. That is why I went w 3k miles oci's. It started burning on my Element between 3-4k miles. Element did not burn prior to use, was using it to remove heavy varnish. Stuck rings were fixed prior to VRP being made.

 

[factorytuned2012]

By the title I mean: do you prefer or use more Valvoline EPHM or R&P more? Currently I’ve used both oils in family and friends vehicles. I’d safely say I love both.

The one sold in a NAPA labeled bottle/jug.

 

[ltslimjim]

Oddly enough, my van is starting to burn R&P. This is my second run at it. I’ll go back to MaxLife or Havoline in the 6qt box.

Was there any oil consumption prior to R&P? It probably doesn’t have the best noack, though as is typical for Valvoline. I think this relates to their limited use when extending OCIs.

 

[ltslimjim]

This has been seen on here before. That is why I went w 3k miles oci's. It started burning on my Element between 3-4k miles. Element did not burn prior to use, was using it to remove heavy varnish. Stuck rings were fixed prior to VRP being made.

Yeah, despite my Fit being easy on the oil, I also planned to limit the OCI to 5k. I don’t see the point attempting to run the interval out when using for its cleaning properties.

 

[svtrit]

Was there any oil consumption prior to R&P? It probably doesn’t have the best noack, though as is typical for Valvoline. I think this relates to their limited use when extending OCIs.

No. I have 600 miles on the second change and it’s an 1/8” below the full mark. Maybe it’s leaking? Oil cooler is a year old. It’s a Chrysler 3.6l with 132,000 miles.

My 2020 Wrangler hasn’t used a drop in 1200 miles on its first change of VRP. 58000 miles on its 3.6l.

 

[barkingspider]

Been using these from my stash for a while. I like

 

[ctechbob]

Just finished using up old stock and am moving everything to R&P 5W30. I prefer to keep one oil on hand and that will be the one in 5 gallon garage boxes.

 

[bbhero]

After my oil burner results I’m sold on R&P cleaning piston deposits.

Very helpful to hear…

Put this in my father in laws 08 Toyota Camry… Hopefully VRP will get that better too.

 

[bbhero]

By the title I mean: do you prefer or use more Valvoline EPHM or R&P more? Currently I’ve used both oils in family and friends vehicles. I’d safely say I love both.

All the lady’s Toyota RAV 4 sees is Valvoline EPHM or Valvoline FS HM….

The RAV runs very quiet on that. Had a bad, bad valve cover leak on that RAV… A bit of story there.. Got it fixed up and good to go now.

 

[kitchbow]

I run valvoline extended protection high mileage 5w30 in my ram 1500 ........super smooth and quiet .........I run the full syn high mileage 5w30 in my wifes frontier ...... bought 3 garage boxes dirt cheap ......... doesn't burn a drop and runs smooth

 

[kitchbow]

I may run an Oci of R&P 5w30 in my ram after this run of ep/hm ............always kept up on the oil since I bought truck new so don't see any sludge but the uoa's I've seen on this oil the wear at 7,500 is really good different brands of engine

 

[Plumb Bob]

5W-30 Euro XL-III
5W-40 A3/B4

If the engine is so dirty that it needs cleaning, then VRP is appropriate, if it is suitable for the application.