It is going to be interesting how the GF6 compares to the eventually newer GF7 version. Chemistry changes matter and requires re-verification.
Valvoline restore and protect 5w30. SQ GF-7 ????
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Only if a chemistry change is required. It's not unusual for oils blended to perform above the bare minimum to meet the requirements already, Mobil has historically done this, being generations ahead on formulations.
What's the date code on the oil jugs?
This Valvoline R&P spec sheet dated 8/19/2025 shows it meets SQ and GF-7A. Valvoline is apparently using old bottle labels but the oil in them will meet the SQ/GF-7A spec. Also see the email response below I got from them when I asked what was going on.
This is what Valvoline told me when I bought Valvoline Extended Protection and saw that the bottle date code was only 6 weeks old but showed the SP and GF-6A specs.
