Valvoline Restore and Protect Euro

[donnyj08]

I believe that would most likely be the case, "recommended for" only.

I think most of us that have Higher mileage Euro cars trust Valvoline enough to run it regardless of an actual approval. Valvoline doesn’t really make any bad products.

 

[rainshadow57]

Just bought two jugs (10 Liters) of the 5w-40 wich is recomended for BMW-LL04, MB229.51, VW 505.01 and Porsche A40.
While it´s no offcial approvals, i trust Valvoline when the say "Recommended for...".
I am happy that it finnaly arrived here and in the proper 5w-40 viscositiy range wich is hugely popular here.

What are you guys in Germany using in your BMW B58s, the 5W40 oil you speak of?

 

[ChristianReske]

Dont know, i am not a BMW guy. Here is the 5w-40 UOA section of the german Oil forum: https://oil-club.de/index.php?board/160-5w-40/

 

[tired]

Just bought two jugs (10 Liters) of the 5w-40 wich is recomended for BMW-LL04, MB229.51, VW 505.01 and Porsche A40.
While it´s no offcial approvals, i trust Valvoline when the say "Recommended for...".
I am happy that it finnaly arrived here and in the proper 5w-40 viscositiy range wich is hugely popular here.

Is this the first VRP Euro purchase on the board??

Can you post photos of the bottle (front and back)?

Thanks!

 

[SEBZX79]

It may be suitable. But it's going to be a hard sell to most VW/Audi/Porsche/BMW/MB owners without seeing any "Approved", or at the very minimum "Meets" to these Euro manufacturer specs. I won't put it in any of my Euro engines without this.

Hmmm I have 3 and have no problem using the one we have now. Looking forward to the other one.

 

[BHopkins]

Hmmm I have 3 and have no problem using the one we have now. Looking forward to the other one.

What are you putting it into?

 

[Brian123]

Your question implies that there is really only one function of motor oil that matters - how well it cleans.

The opposite, keeping things clean.

. Hopefully most here on BITOG know better.

What they know and what they post is up to them.

European specifications put emphasis on low SAPS, but also put a very healthy dose of phosphorus and zinc for wear protection.

The Phos and Zinc statement.

Some Euro oils, such as Mobil 1 ESP, use so much that they do not meet SN, SP or SQ specs.

As long as the engine is not burning oil, no big deal.

BMW puts a lot of emphasis on HT/HS, which is also an indicator of wear.

This HT/HS, at what oil temperature does this really matter?

 

[scrllock]

This HT/HS, at what oil temperature does this really matter?

Operating temperature...

 

[ChristianReske]

Is this the first VRP Euro purchase on the board??

Can you post photos of the bottle (front and back)?

Thanks!

Will do. Should arrive this week.